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domination2580 · May 3, 2017

Ok so alk was at 6.3, I dosed alk, calcium rose to 420, not sure how and mag rose to 1560 not sure how on that either... any ideas?

domination2580 · May 4, 2017

So why is my mag still rising? I'm back up to 1600...im getting frustrated.

domination2580 · May 6, 2017

So I thought that maybe with my tank a little higher for salinity because I haven't topped it off was the cause for the higher readings... But tonight still high after topping it off... anyone have ideas?

GoVols · May 6, 2017

domination2580 said:
So I thought that maybe with my tank a little higher for salinity because I haven't topped it off was the cause for the higher readings... But tonight still high after topping it off... anyone have ideas?

What mag kit do you use?

domination2580 · May 6, 2017

GoVols said:
What mag kit do you use?

Red sea pro.

GoVols · May 6, 2017

domination2580 said:
Red sea pro.

domination2580,
I used to use that kit until I noticed it gave myself very high readings.

Can you get your hands on the Salifert mag kit and double check the RSP?

It has been a more accurate kit and way more simpler to use.

Freddie

domination2580 · May 6, 2017

GoVols said:
domination2580,
I used to use that kit until I noticed it gave myself very high readings.

Can you get your hands on the Salifert mag kit and double check the RSP?

It has been a more accurate kit and way more simpler to use.

Freddie

I might have to try... but I did test before with mag and cross referenced with another red sea one as well

jsker · May 6, 2017

domination2580 said:
I might have to try... but I did test before with mag and cross referenced with another red sea one as well

What Freddie is suggesting is to get a different brand, test and cross reference to tests to check for accuracy.

domination2580 · May 6, 2017

jsker said:
What Freddie is suggesting is to get a different brand, test and cross reference to tests to check for accuracy.

Will have to do tonight. To busy doing outside work to do it now.

GoVols · May 6, 2017

domination2580 said:
To busy doing outside work to do it now.

I hear ya!!!!!!

Be sure to get the Salifert mag kit.
If it does match your RSP you will like it a lot better anyways. No more timing 30 seconds in between each drop of part 1 and one minute after part two while swirling the vial.

domination2580 · May 9, 2017

GoVols said:
I hear ya!!!!!!
Be sure to get the Salifert mag kit.
If it does match your RSP you will like it a lot better anyways. No more timing 30 seconds in between each drop of part 1 and one minute after part two while swirling the vial.

So I finally got around to getting my tank tested....i used my old salifert test. 1425 for mag....what I don't get it why red sea is so off and how 2 tests can be off that much.

domination2580 · May 9, 2017

Nvm about the last one, both came out about the same level....

domination2580 · May 9, 2017

Ended up dosing alk and cal. Will test tomorrow night and see where I sit

GoVols · May 9, 2017

domination2580 said:
what I don't get it why red sea is so off and how 2 tests can be off that much.

I don't know either but one time my cal and alk intake froze up so I bought the Salifert to check mag against the RSP and the mag read at least 100pm higher than the Salifert. So I dosed up my mag to the Salifert and my cal and alk intake kicked back in.

Also, I'm glad that I don't have to time out 30 seconds in between each drop anymore.

I sill love and use the RSP cal and alk kits.

jsker · May 9, 2017

GoVols said:
I don't know either but one time my cal and alk intake froze up so I bought the Salifert to check mag against the RSP and the mag read at least 100pm higher than the Salifert. So I dosed up my mag to the Salifert and my cal and alk intake kicked back in.

Also, I glad that I don't have to time out 30 seconds in between each drop anymore.

I sill love and use the RSP cal and alk kits.

And to add a little bit more, I do also like my RS test kits but have been noticing some inconsistency with my RS alk in the two last reagents in regards to reading. I tested with a different brand and I was were I should be at. I agree with @GoVols if you tests are reading way off, if might be time to compare.

domination2580 · May 9, 2017

jsker said:
And to add a little bit more, I do also like my RS test kits but have been noticing some inconsistency with my RS alk in the two last reagents in regards to reading. I tested with a different brand and I was were I should be at. I agree with @GoVols if you tests are reading way off, if might be time to compare.

Just did last night both at about the same.

GoVols · May 9, 2017

domination2580 said:
Just did last night both at about the same.

What did they read against each other at the same time?

RSP = ?
Salifert = ?

domination2580 · May 9, 2017

GoVols said:
What did they read against each other at the same time?

RSP = ?
Salifert = ?

Red seas 1420,
Salifert 1425

GoVols · May 9, 2017

domination2580 said:
Red seas 1420,
Salifert 1425

I've never seen mag drop from 1600 to 1420ish that fast with out an explosion in coralline growth.
I like my mag hovering around 1400 but that's JMO.

@120reefkeeper
Do you have any incite on dropping mag or do you feel like the RSP kit gave a high reading at 1600 the other day?

Thanks, Freddie

120reefkeeper · May 9, 2017

@GoVols

You know these test kits and be a real pain. The RSP kit in particular I've had issues with myself. Mag tests in general are ones that a lot of folks have issues with. Getting a high reading is not surprising actually. Truly I believe he's gotten an accurate reading now. As you said Freddie 1400 is fine IMHO also.

Personally I can't wait for the new Aquaforest test kits. With those at least you have a standardized reference solution so you can check yourself and the test kit. It's going to be very helpful. [emoji4]