Magensium chloride/sulfate ratio in 2 part solution

[littlesilvermax]

Originally Posted by kaboom

Hmm, I think the ratio of chloride/sulfate is important in striving to achieve long term sucess. We try our best to match natural seawater and in doing so the particular quantity of these elements are critical. From what I understand, if magnesium is used to boost levels, or used with a calcium reactor, or Kalwasser (not in conjunction with 2 part additive) , then a ratio of 7:1 desire. If magnesium is used in conjunction with a 2 part additive (calcium chloride / sodium bicarbonate) then a ratio of 5:3 is desire. That is because in the 2 part additive, calcium chloride is already contributing much of the chloride, hence less chloride is required from the magnesium chloride/sulfate mix. I hope that makes sense. Correct me if I am wrong littlesilvermax, i just want to be certain before making the order.

I don't disagree with you.

I just (personally) think there are about 50 other things of more importance (30 of which we don't do, 10 of which we don't know yet).

That being said, why not do the best we can with what we know?

To know what you should use, you should ideally test your water for sulfates.

Then you should test your salt. Then your water change schedule, and your dosing (how much calcium chloride do you add, how much kalk do you use......) schedule needs to be examined.

All said and done I don't think even the chemists in the industy know the ideal answer.

I will gladly sell them separately, and do on occasion.