MAG Flakes vs MAG Pellets at HD

[ioreefer45]

Does anyone know if there are differences in the pellet version vs the flake version by Dead Sea Works? Can the pellet version be used in Randy's 2-part receipe? Just asking because I saw a bunch of the pellet version at Home Depot. Wondering if I could use the pellet version if flake version is not available.


Thanks.

 

[lactrain]

Yes I beleive there may be a difference ....

Check the current article of Reefkeeing Magazine ..
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/index.php
.. There should be a link to Randy's Recipe and its laid out preety cut and dry.

Len

 

[reefphreak]

According to Randy the only difference is the shape.... I had asked him previously.....

 

[ioreefer45]

I just read over Randy's Updated receipe and he does say the pellet version can be used.

"The recipe above is based on the MAG Flake's bulk density supplied by the manufacturer. They also sell a pelletized product, which may be OK to use, but probably has a slightly different bulk density (they do not provide the bulk density for that to my knowledge). Exact values for the magnesium part are less important than for the other parts, and when using pellets I recommend just following the directions stated here for flakes, unless better information becomes available in the future."

So unless there is new information that would warn against using the "pellet" version, I will follow the receipe.

BTW: Home Depot in Marlboro (MetroWest) has a few pallets sitting outside with both DOW Flakes and MAG Pellets. Both marked down price is at $7.99/bag if anyone is interested.