how to raise magnesium with epsom salts

Tremolo · #1 12/04/2007, 05:19 PM

Anyone know what brand epsom salts i need to use and the recipe for dosing my 29 gallon to raise the magnesium from 900 to 1350?

Thanks

flinka · #2 12/04/2007, 05:49 PM

I've just been through this same question and concluded I wouldn't raise my levels this amount (over 400ppm) through Epsom Salts alone as it would add too much sulfate to my water. I will be using a magnesium chloride and magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) combination in accordance with the guidance given to me.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1260270

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1261458

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1263390

Hope this helps.

bertoni · #3 12/04/2007, 06:48 PM

For that much, I'd get some magnesium chloride, too. Any USP grade epsom salts should be okay, as far as quality.

Timinator · #4 12/06/2007, 07:29 PM

Go to TwoPartSolutions.com if you want bulk it's cheaper that way. They will have what you need.