The magnesium parts of Randy’s recipe

[Dan7575]

I don’t really understand when to add the magnesium part. I saw a BRS video where they said to put all of the magnesium in one go when all of the calc and alk mix has been used, is this right?

 

[Homebrewer]

I don’t really understand when to add the magnesium part. I saw a BRS video where they said to put all of the magnesium in one go when all of the calc and alk mix has been used, is this right?

@Randy Holmes-Farley

Let the man himself help you.

 

[Dan7575]

@Randy Holmes-Farley

Let the man himself help you.

Thanks for that, how do I send him a message, sorry not familiar with how to do it

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

Randy will see the message and reply here shortly. He's usually pretty quick to reply during the week.

In the mean time, from Randy's article on two-parts:

This solution is added much less frequently than the other two parts. Each time you finish adding a gallon of both parts of Recipe [#1 or #2], add [610 mL (2 ½ cups) or 305 mL (1 ¼ cups) respectively] of this stock solution. It can be added all at once or over time as you choose, depending on the aquarium's size and set up. Add it to a high flow area, preferably a sump. In a very small aquarium, or one without a sump, I suggest adding it slowly.

I haven't needed to dose magnesium in a while, but when I did, I would usually measure and correct magnesium once a month.

 

[Dan7575]

Randy will see the message and reply here shortly. He's usually pretty quick to reply during the week.

In the mean time, from Randy's article on two-parts:



I haven't needed to dose magnesium in a while, but when I did, I would usually measure and correct magnesium once a month.

Ah brilliant that is what I was after, the instructions I was reading just said add some solution. Thanks very much for sending that