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Automated magnesium dosing?


Paul'sReef

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I use brs and dose daily as my tank is like epleeds it consumes alot.

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BRS instructions state you can toss the entire dosage of mag in at once, when your calc and alk are gone. that's all i ever did. if this works, why would you want/need to dose it daily?

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BRS instructions state you can toss the entire dosage of mag in at once, when your calc and alk are gone. that's all i ever did. if this works, why would you want/need to dose it daily?

 Magnesium instability can cause alk instability. For tanks with high consumption, topping off a jug every few months is much easier than measuring and dosing every week.

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BRS instructions state you can toss the entire dosage of mag in at once, when your calc and alk are gone. that's all i ever did. if this works, why would you want/need to dose it daily?

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It's safe to change +100ppm  that's 20oz of BRS solution. If you're seeing that high of a mag consumption you're probably already using a calcium reactor. If you're dosing two part, it's basically when you refill your jugs.... FWIW, this is the method I use. 

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Just make sure your tanks consumption needs it. I dose cal and alk but water changes is enough to replenish Mg. I test for it once ammonth and can make an adjustment if it actually needs it.

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