http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:56:33 +0000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:34:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42591 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=370028&title=mag#370028 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 9:34pm

There is a sulfur cycle, just as there is a Nitrogen cycle. Sulfur is a part of the ecosystem.

There is a common concern about the buildup of sulfur that could happen if someone was to use a lot of Epsom salt for many years. Personally, I believe that concern is an unfounded fear, partly because it would take a very large amount of Epsom salt and because most reef aquariums don't last for more than a few years before they are taken down or moved and changed giving them a refreshing.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:34:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=370028&title=mag#370028 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369976&title=mag#369976 Author: bugzme
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 6:34pm

I agree with Badfinger! Bruce (ewaldsreef) sells both very cheap.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:34:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369976&title=mag#369976 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369975&title=mag#369975 Author: badfinger
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 6:31pm

I would still use the mag mixture.... epsom salt(sulfate) and mag chloride. Chloride is always a better "transportation device" but for some odd reason (I know there are those few chemists that understand the reason) we need both in our tank.

Maybe it has to do with the way our tank handles sulfur, and releases the mg from it.


Edit: oh and ice melts are usually always calcium chloride, the ones we want to use anyways... you can order in the mag flakes (mg ch).. but I do believe jerry (eagleeyez??) Has some that he is selling that is already premixed(mg sf/ch) you just need a container and water

Edited by badfinger - August 02 2010 at 6:36pm]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:31:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369975&title=mag#369975 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369929&title=mag#369929 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 8:32am

Since you are only trying to raise it by 120 ppm, Epsom salt will work just fine. Epsom salt is way cheap. I'd just do that and not worry about the rest.
KISS
]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:32:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369929&title=mag#369929 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369922&title=mag#369922 Author: BDerron
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 1:22am

it is in some ice melts i believe ]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:22:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369922&title=mag#369922 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369921&title=mag#369921 Author: Lewy
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 12:42am

I don't mean to hijack but where do you get the mag chloride from?]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:42:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369921&title=mag#369921 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369920&title=mag#369920 Author: sterling18
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 02 2010 at 12:28am

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) (3 Cups) + Magnesium Chloride (5 Cups) in 1 gal of RO water is the suggest balance from Randy Holmes Farley two part recipe.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:28:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369920&title=mag#369920 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369918&title=mag#369918 Author: BDerron
Subject: 42591
Posted: August 01 2010 at 11:46pm

so as per a few of you suggesting it i was looking at dosing mag to raise my levels a bit. i have read a few articles suggesting Epsom salt for minor adjustments and wondered if anyone had experience with this, and if the pros out weigh the cons with it.

mag is currently sitting at 1380 and i was looking at bringing it up to somewhere in the 1500 range.]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:46:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42591&PID=369918&title=mag#369918