Low Mg Questions

  • Thread starter Thread starter Captain45
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

Captain45

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 27, 2022
Messages
88
Reaction score
53
Location
US
What state or country do you live in
Michigan
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I finally got a more Mg test kits, its been many months since I've tested. (I know I know).

I was shocked my tank is running at about 1200 per Salifert Mg test. I tested twice to make sure, then tested a fresh batch of TM Pro Salts and that is testing at about 1275. My questions are, is it normal for TM Pro Salts to be mixing at around 1275, and what should I use to dose Mg in my tank? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Right now I only dose Tropic AFR to keep Alk up, but that about only 2.5 ml a day so I dont think thats enough to keep cal/mg up

My 20g IM Nuvo 20 is heavy with euphyllia and some Micro's and a Monticap and some softies. With that said, everything is doing really well.

Params:

Sal 1.025
Temp 77
Alk 8.3
Ph 8.3
Calc 420
Phos 0.05
Nitrates 6.0
Mg 1200

20221212_163241.jpg
 
Last edited:
Tons of stuff to maintain MG.

I use Red Sea and Seachem AquaVitro, both worked well.
It takes a bit to get it up to say 1400ppm. I use the premix as it runs well through the doser.

I use Red Sea Coral Pro which mixes MG to 1365-1385ppm.
If your TM is mixing to 1275, Id say 1275 is what there.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS RUN OUT OF AT THE WORST TIME?

  • Salt mix

    Votes: 17 19.3%
  • Fish or coral food

    Votes: 5 5.7%
  • Test kits or reagents

    Votes: 8 9.1%
  • Filter media or replacement fleece

    Votes: 5 5.7%
  • RO/DI filters or supplies

    Votes: 14 15.9%
  • Fragging and repair supplies, like glue or epoxy

    Votes: 10 11.4%
  • I keep a backup of everything

    Votes: 22 25.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 7 8.0%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new