What can influence a tank's Mg reading

[Doug]

Anyone measured the mag in IO lately. I was posting on AP in a thread regarding its lower mag values and how we add the mag and ca to the fresh water before mixing salt.

They are stating that IO mag levels are now proper ???

[littlesilvermax]

Originally Posted by Doug

Anyone measured the mag in IO lately. I was posting on AP in a thread regarding its lower mag values and how we add the mag and ca to the fresh water before mixing salt.

They are stating that IO mag levels are now proper ???

My last batch (bought them about 1 year ago) was about 1150-1200.

[Delphinus]

As of this week (finally finished up my KZRB salt) I'm back on IO. Here's what I tested out last night:

SG@1.025, dKH=11, Ca=340, Mg=1110

My lesson is learned though, I'm testing my NSW for the "big 3" everytime I open a new bag or bucket of salt. Sad that I've had to learn this lesson at least 3 times before it sunk in: First with the bad Alk batch of Kent, then Aquamedic salt, most recently KZ Reefer's Best. I don't care what the hype is about any brand of salt - I'm testing it everytime I open the bucket for the first time. Enough is enough, I don't trust any number printed on the side of a box or bucket or bag anymore, I want to see it for myself and adjust accordingly.

[littlesilvermax]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

As of this week (finally finished up my KZRB salt) I'm back on IO. Here's what I tested out last night:

SG@1.025, dKH=11, Ca=340, Mg=1110

My lesson is learned though, I'm testing my NSW for the "big 3" everytime I open a new bag or bucket of salt. Sad that I've had to learn this lesson at least 3 times before it sunk in: First with the bad Alk batch of Kent, then Aquamedic salt, most recently KZ Reefer's Best. I don't care what the hype is about any brand of salt - I'm testing it everytime I open the bucket for the first time. Enough is enough, I don't trust any number printed on the side of a box or bucket or bag anymore, I want to see it for myself and adjust accordingly.

That sounds about perfect.

I have been using IO for years, and I consistently get 11, 350, and 1200, or there-abouts. At 1.026 or so.

I always get pretty close to that, but I always mix a min of 40 gallons, so any separating that may have happened in the pail likely wouldn't show up like it would for someone that only mixes 5 gallons.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

As of this week (finally finished up my KZRB salt) I'm back on IO.

Welcome back!!

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

As of this week (finally finished up my KZRB salt) I'm back on IO. Here's what I tested out last night:

SG@1.025, dKH=11, Ca=340, Mg=1110

My lesson is learned though, I'm testing my NSW for the "big 3" everytime I open a new bag or bucket of salt. Sad that I've had to learn this lesson at least 3 times before it sunk in: First with the bad Alk batch of Kent, then Aquamedic salt, most recently KZ Reefer's Best. I don't care what the hype is about any brand of salt - I'm testing it everytime I open the bucket for the first time. Enough is enough, I don't trust any number printed on the side of a box or bucket or bag anymore, I want to see it for myself and adjust accordingly.

You haven't tried DD yet LOL

[Delphinus]

I might still try it but it's not stopping me from testing before using it. Never again! Never. Never! I don't trust what anyone says anymore!

[JDigital]

Do you roll your bags or buckets before making a batch of salt?

[Delphinus]

Yeah I did.