[Alex]

Well I tested my Mg and was suprized at the results. I have not added anything to the aquarium to increase the Mg so I figured I would test it and then add some if needed. I do not need to add any because the Mg is about 3000ppm!!! Twice the maximum amount the aquarium should have. So now the only way I can think to lower my Mg is to do water changes or add some mangroves. At the time of the Mg test the Alk was about 3.43ppm and the Ca was about 450ppm. Any other ideas on how to lower the Mg.

Alex

 

[Will C]

nope just a good change. check the salt also mabe it came in it.

 

[hjmtv]

What made you test Mg? This seems to be an unusual test so I'm curious if there was some issue that makes you think your Mg is low. I try to stick with the mantra of the less additives you add, the better.

 

[Will C]

i have tested mine before also. i like to test the little things every now and again just to check.

 

[Will C]

BTW mine is usually 1800 when i test it.

 

[Alex]

Well if the Mg is not high enough it makes it very difficult to stabilize the Ca and Alk. I have not added any thing, especially after hearing about what is in the salt I use already. IO

Alex

 

[mopar man]

I thought you need to keep mg between 1250 & 1350 to help stablize cal. & alk.

 

[Will C]

most of the stuffi have read is between 1300-1800. but i have old anal books by theil so who knows now lol.

 

[Alex]

Well I am going to retest tomarrow and see if it has lowered since I did a water change and see if it has lowered.

Alex

 

[Guest]

How has the Alk and CA been? if your tank has been fine I would not worry much about it. If the Alk and CA are stable in your system why tinker?

 

[hjmtv]

Exactly...[D]

 

[Alex]

True everything has been really stable

For now I am not going to worry about it and just make sure it goes no higher

Alex