- - 2 part doseing
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MMAX
01-12-2013 03:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiston
(Post 781737)
Not only is the dowflake possibly a concern, but exclusively using epsom salts for magnesium can lead to rapid sulphate imbalances. It is generally recommended to use a mix of epsom salts and magnesium chloride.
Yep, you need them both.
Palmer
01-12-2013 04:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiston
(Post 781737)
Not only is the dowflake possibly a concern, but exclusively using epsom salts for magnesium can lead to rapid sulphate imbalances. It is generally recommended to use a mix of epsom salts and magnesium chloride.
Initially there were concerns when they changed their formula but I checked into it years ago and I believe those concerns were primarily laid to rest. I have used it with great success and I am dosing heavy for SPS and have been for years now. Same with the epsom salts.
Palmer
01-12-2013 04:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMAX
(Post 781746)
Yep, you need them both.
Why would you need both? Dont they disassociate into Mg, Cl, So4, either way? I think I have enough Cl ions in my NaCl?
MMAX
01-12-2013 04:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Palmer
(Post 781790)
Why would you need both? Dont they disassociate into Mg, Cl, So4, either way? I think I have enough Cl ions in my NaCl?
Just brushed up on my reading again on Randy Holmes-Farley's dosing methods. You could go either way with your Mg. Plain epsom salts (MgSO4) or both MgSO4 and MgCl2.
