Salifert Magnesium Test Reading

[Leyth]

Hey, just want to make sure im reading this test correctly. I'm reading .26 ml, is that right or am I supposed to read the other line?

 

[Leyth]

or .275 actually

 

[Elementalj]

You're reading it right.

 

[Elementalj]

Looks like your mag level is 1110

 

[Leyth]

Ah thanks, bummer. Can't seem to raise it. 2.5 gallon water changes every 4 days not doing it.

 

[Elementalj]

Add extra to the changewater.

 

[Leyth]

extra mag?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Ah thanks, bummer. Can't seem to raise it. 2.5 gallon water changes every 4 days not doing it.

Yep, time to supplement. Saltmixes typically won't keep up, depending on what types of coral you keep.

I DIY mag supplement. Magnesium chloride from bulk reef supply and Walmart Epsom salts. Works well.

I use this calculator : http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html

 

[Elementalj]

extra mag?

Yep, time to supplement. Saltmixes typically won't keep up, depending on what types of coral you keep.

I DIY mag supplement. Magnesium chloride from bulk reef supply and Walmart Epsom salts. Works well.

I use this calculator : http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html

It's probably one of the easiest of the supplements because you can bump it up relatively fast. It is integral to keep it up in the 1300's though.

 

[Leyth]

Cool, thanks guys. I will do some research.