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Old 01/09/2008, 03:03 PM
ScallopKing ScallopKing is offline
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Magnesium Chloride and Sufate ?

I just got the bulk supply of Mg chloride - hexahydrate flakes to start raising my Mg up from 1100.

Can I just use this one or do I need to add the chloride and sulfate to ionically balance the two for proper raising of Mg?

I bought the flakes not thinking I needed the other one too.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 01/09/2008, 03:41 PM
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Walmart carries Mag sulfate, Epsom Salt.
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Old 01/09/2008, 04:38 PM
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The MAG flake alone is OK, but combined with mag sulfate (Epsom salt) is even better. Epsom salts alone is not a good way to go, IMO.

I compare the different DIY recipes here:

Do-It-Yourself Magnesium Supplements for the Reef Aquarium
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:42 PM
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Thanks Randy, good to know! Checked that link, I see it'll be some light bedtime reading.
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Old 01/09/2008, 07:30 PM
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Good luck.
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