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05-17-2013, 03:13 PM
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I don't have a doser, but dose manually as required by hand. Works well for me.
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk 
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05-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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Hi,
I test my mag weekly with a Salifert kit. I have noticed that sometimes there is huge demand and other times nothing. This is when using the same salt mix. General rule of thumb is 1300 - 1350 or 3 times Calcium, whichever is higher. I prefer to go heavy on the Mag chloride(550grams per 10litres) and light on the sulfate(80 grams per 10 litres) as there is less ionic imbalance produced. The Chloride combines with Sodium from the Sodium bicarb to form Sodium chloride(salt). Regular water changes take care of the build up of salt. Just google Balling Lite method for more info. Cheers, Tim
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05-20-2013, 12:39 PM
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info on salt
This thread might be interesting to some here...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1714505 Its a bit old, but gives analysis of the various salt mixes And yes, the salt mixture you switched to is somewhat low in mag Not sure if its the only problem
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