Mag. Problem

[Mstanker]

So with the Red Sea mag test kit I used 1.0 ml and the magnesium didn't show up.

So does that mean the mag is to high or there is not any?

 

[_sludgefactory]

I would cross check work a different kit if possible.

 

[Mstanker]

i dont have another mag test kit.

 

[_sludgefactory]

I would go buy one then. I feel like your kit might be bad.

 

[Mstanker]

but the same test kit, works on cal and alk

 

[vic67]

You could keep adding drops until it turns blue; I think one drop is 10ppm. If it never turns blue no matter how much you add you have a bad kit. If you're not using a mag additive it's surprising that your level would be that high.

 

[_sludgefactory]

All chemicals expire at different times. Do you know anyone that has a kit you can borrow?

 

[Mstanker]

I dosed two weeks ago because I thought that if I used the whole 1ml then it was low. Have not sen e

 

[Mark...]

I dosed two weeks ago because I thought that if I used the whole 1ml then it was low. Have not sen e

The more drops you add the higher the mag. Sounds like you added mg when you didn't need to and now its really high, higher than where 1 ml takes you which I believe is 1600.

 

[Mstanker]

Ya I know can I do a water change will that help

 

[Mark...]

Ya I know can I do a water change will that help

It would lower the mg, but how is the tank right now? If everything is looking ok, I wouldn't panic. Maybe increase your water changes but don't over do it. I don't think high mg is a major problem, and it ill kill off any aptasia you might have as a bonus.

 

[_sludgefactory]

I wouldn't really worry about it unless you see a problem.

 

[Mstanker]

I don't see a problem bu just like to have all my lvls on point.

 

[Mark...]

I don't see a problem bu just like to have all my lvls on point.

I'd just stick with normal wc. It will gradually come down. Any fast changes are generally bad.

 

[gojk]

It would lower the mg, but how is the tank right now? If everything is looking ok, I wouldn't panic. Maybe increase your water changes but don't over do it. I don't think high mg is a major problem, and it ill kill off any aptasia you might have as a bonus.

High mag doesn't kill aiptasia. If You increase your mag with Kent tech-m it has shown to kill bryopsis.

 

[_sludgefactory]

It works with general mag too. I use Epsom salt for mag and it killed my bryopsis.

 

[nazzman]

Red sea test kit for mag is tricky make sure u follow instructions exactly especially the first 5 drops must be swirled around 15 seconds between every drop I still find there test kit to read high compared to other tests I hqve used on same sample water

 

[beaslbob]

Possibly your mag is just higher then the drops you have already added.

If what you added is already high enough and you testes twice, I would just do nothing. It will come down on its own.

 

[clownfitch]

Like a couple above stated. Mag that is a little high won't hurt anything. Too high and your snails will be temporarily paralyzed making them dinner for the hermits though. lol Take a sample to someone to test for you to double check your kit also.

 

[Mstanker]

Alright heres the new test on7-22
ammonia-0
nitrite-0
nitrate-0
cal.-475
mag-.70=1400ppm
alk-.70=9.8dkh
temp-80
ph- 8.1 its light purple.

every coral i have in my tank is doing fine to me. I have a Duncan,torch, xenia, one zoa, tube worm,green star pol, 4head candy cane.