magnesium

  1. D

    Remineralizing my RO water

    Question is in bold and underlined, the rest is explanation. I just put in a 2 400gpd RO membrane system in my basement mainly to use for my tank top off and water changes but I also piped in three refrigerators and a few drink fillers throughout my house all ran off of a 30 gallon RO pressure...
  2. YaboiNathan

    Hanna test kit

    Hannah nitrate HR, phosphorus LR , copper HR with validate reagent, 110 for all 3 shipped. I will give 2 extra tube and extra reagent for phosphorus
  3. ReefStable

    How to Start Dosing Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium in Reef Tanks

    How to Start Dosing Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium in Reef Tanks If you're ready for SPS, or even some LPS coral and need to maintain stable calcium and alkalinity, this is for you! Link: How to Start Dosing Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium in Reef Tanks Don't make critical mistakes...
  4. royaleFork

    Salifert test kits - washington - won't ship

    I have 3 test kits available for sale (calc, mag, alk). I bought them hoping I could use them, but can't since I'm colorblind and can't see the transitions well. They have either never been used or used once or twice. I live in the Woodinville area and would either prefer pick up or Woodinville...
  5. C

    Does anyone have experience with this test kit?

    Hey, I was looking into a cheap alternative to the more common test kits for calcium and magnesium, and I stumbled across this test kit from Amazon. (The link I posted seems to be missing, apologies) 10/11 reviews are positive, the test kit is a titration that's supposedly accurate to...
  6. L

    Beginners troubles with chemistry and outbreak

    Hi reefers, I have a preowned REEFER XL425, I started it from very beginning 2 months ago. A week ago it got through cycling so I bought a pair of Nemos, 5 mixed frags, 3 shrimps a 4 snails. Everyone look great. Except the fact, that the chemistry is weird and now the massive green outbreak...
  7. J

    Need help mixing powder solution

    I need help mixing this brightwell magnesium P powder solution. How many grams do I need to make a litter solution? Sorry I’m terrible with math and I’ll appreciate the help! Side note : no matter how many solutions I add my magnesium still stays around 1300? Instructions and...
  8. P

    ABC Trident Reagents

    Has anyone used these reagents from www.abcreagents.com for their trident? Supposedly they work just like the Neptune reagents but obviously they are much cheaper. If people have any experience with these, please comment. If they work well, this will definitely be a game changer!
  9. BleachedCoral

    Please help with fading Maxima Clam mantle

    Hello, I purchased Maxima Clam about 3 weeks ago, and noticed that it's mantle has become flaky and cracked, like asphalt that was heavily salted in the winter (It's more clear when you zoom in on the picture). It's receiving about 150 PAR and has low to moderate flow. Alkalinity is at 8.2...
  10. B

    Parameter question

    Hey all, it's been a few years since I kept a saltwater tank - my expertise is definitely in freshwater and turtles. In the past I had 2 thriving reef tanks with fish & LPS but once my ex and I broke up I kept the freshwater and he took the salt tanks (he was definitely the salt expert!) So...
  11. X

    EMERGENCY Help lowering magnesium

    Hi guys! I've struggling with high levels of magnesium in my tank, I check parameters every week, and for the past 3 weeks, magnesium has been going up. Also my nitrates are kind of high, but those are going gradually down, so I'm not too worried about it. So I would really really appreciate...
  12. C

    Testing Package Deal SOLD Hanna Checkers Bundle

    I have a bundle of Hanna Checkers for sale. It includes the Alkalinity (DkH version), Phosphate ULR, Nitrate High Range, Salinity/Temp Pen Tester, Magnesium (new version), and an Auto Aqua Spin Stir. This would all cost $350+ retail. I am asking $200 SHIPPED. There is a brand new box of...
  13. monfilsi

    Snail die off

    Hi! All of my Banded Trochus Snail seem to be suffering from paralysis. They have all fallen off the glass to the floor. Their foot shows that they are alive, but they seem to lack the enegy to attach back to glass and just lie there slowly diying/starving. I have pulled them all out of the...
  14. R

    High Alk, Low Magnesium and Calcium

    Hey everyone, I’m trying to wrap my head around why has my Alk risen and whats depleting calcium and magnesium. And what’s the solution. I recently added a hammer garden (9 heads) and a yumma mushroom and soon after I noticed my Alk jumped to 10 and resulting in depletion of my calcium and...
  15. cjgibson

    Indiana Testing Drygoods SOLD NIB Hanna Magnesium Test Kit $50 shipped or trades

    Hello All, I have a brand new unopened Hanna Magnesium Test Kit. I ordered about a week ago from BRS. I accidentally ordered two of the same kit. BRS has them listed for $64. I'll ship to your door for $50 or possible trade for other reef related items. Thanks!
  16. ravalos2282

    EMERGENCY Water parameters are high!!!!!

    Hello I need help lowering some parameters Salinity 1.025 Temp 78F I attached and image with the rest Please help let me i ow what to do!!!!
  17. Daved4

    Connecticut Testing Drygoods *Sold* Neptune Trident- Used - 400 shipped to the lower 48.

    Neptune Trident up for grabs. Just recently service for maintenance at neptune (have receipt for proof of maintenance). Used for approximately just over a year.
  18. DAWREEFER

    Dealing with GHA around fragile corals - What I've done and what are my next steps

    Hello Reefers, I have a 20g long tank and I'm loving it, my tank has been up and running since February of 2021. I've lost about three corals, a sand sifting star, three fish, and two emerald crabs since the start of my tank. I'm afraid I'm going to lose more of my corals, because of gha and...
  19. A

    Connecticut New Jersey New York Drygoods 2 Hanna Checkers - about 2 years old in like new condition - $50 each or bulk discount - 3D printed holder/stand - Will Ship

    Marine Calcium Marine Alkalinity I also have a sweet 3D printed holder/stand
  20. B

    Missing Magnesium!! Please Help!

    We have a 75 gallon tank with a Fluval 407 cannister filter. Bottom tray-black sponge followed by polyfill, Second tray- Chemi-pure & polyfill. Third level- biomedia. Final tray- ZeoCarb & phosphate remover pads Return line has a fluval spray bar, the Inlet has a Fluval skimmer with midline...
  21. J

    Magnesium powder solution??

    What do you guys use for a magnesium powder solution? ive tried Redsea magnesium powder solution but it leaves a residue. what else is out there’s that’s good on the wallet also?
  22. H

    Where is my Alkalinity, Cal, MG going?

    I am new to Saltwater. I do not have any corals. I have 2 clownfish. Redsea reefer 425. I keep putting in Alkalinity, Cal, and MG thru apex DOS. The levels keep dropping. I do an automatic water change of 1.5 gals every day. I use Classic Sea Salt Mix. Alkalinity - 9-10 dKH (approx) Calcium...
  23. G

    EXTREME Magnesium Consumption

    System Volume: 20 Gallons Alk: 8.8 Calc: 400 Mg: 1080-980 PH: 8.2 -Mg consumption of ~50ppm a day -Daily dosing 80ml of 460g/L solution -All other parameters stable. -Upping to 100mL/day Help!
  24. AtlantiCat

    Bad Test Kit?

    I bought all of my test kits new in November and my Salifert test kit for Magnesium has consistently tested low from the first day I started using it (~1,020-1,160). At first, I thought the issue might be that I hadn't shaken up the bag of salt (Reef Crystals) and the minerals were unevenly...
  25. BurtMacklin

    Why is my Mg rising without water changes?

    Does anyone have any knowledge as to whether or not Red Sea Trace Colors A/B/C/D affect magnesium? I don't see it listed on the insert that comes with any of them, but since stopping water changes and dosing these trace elements, BRS calcium chloride, and BRS Soda Ash over the last 4 months my...
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