Can I get a math double check

[Kevin McG]

Hi everybody, just tested my mag level with a Elos kit and got a level of 1000.

According to the reef calculator here I need to add 2.1125 US cups for a 30 gallon volume??
Seems a lot

I am using magnesium Chloride flakes(Hexahydrate) from Bulk Reef Supply

 

[jamesdong009]

I use the calculator from BRS

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/i6/Calcium-and-Alkalinity-Calculator./information.html

It generally takes a good amount to raise your Mg.

 

[Kevin McG]

I use the calculator from BRS

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/i6/Calcium-and-Alkalinity-Calculator./information.html

It generally takes a good amount to raise your Mg.

Hmm got that same thing with that calculator, guess it's right

 

[jamesdong009]

You could always check the Mg levels after you're done to make sure it's correct.

 

[Kevin McG]

You could always check the Mg levels after you're done to make sure it's correct.

Oh I will do that for sure, just wanted to see if I was doing something stupid.

 

[JayM]

wow, that seems like a lotta Mg!

 

[Kevin McG]

tested this am and got 1400, looks to have been perfect

Just seemed like a lot to me.

 

[KSC]

Shouldn't you be mixing that mgcl with epsom salts in a 3-5 ratio to balance things out?

 

[Kevin McG]

Shouldn't you be mixing that mgcl with epsom salts in a 3-5 ratio to balance things out?

Yup

 

[Bobbofin]

Yup, that sounds right. To move it up 100 takes about a half a cup. I'd add it over four days and test again on the third day before adding the forth dose.