Getting my Mag levels up to par....finally got it!!l - Page 4

Coleus · #31 03-09-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Not to mention this, copied directly from there site.

Other companies tell you what is supposed to be in their salt, but every bucket of salinity™ comes with a laboratory tested* batch specific, guaranteed analysis. Another first in the industry.

I tried this salt before, just find it is more expensive than to use IO + bulk chem :-)

The Grizz · #32 03-09-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Coleus

I think you can get a great deal on BRS stuff if you have a group buy. Even with high cost shipping, my personal order stuff from them work out very close to what it would cost me to get stuff from ChemMaster delivery to my door.

Plus, following their instruction has been worked out for me very well lately. I went from weekly testing to monthly testing and my params are still very good and stable. However can't beat that 1 dollar per pound tho.

I am going to check out Univar and see what they can offer for bulk bags and if it decent I might just have to start a distributorship, shipping it out separately ( not mixed ) to prevent the slushy factor

globaldesigns · #33 03-09-2011, 04:22 AM

Hey Tony/Delphinus... You use BRS? I think that is what I saw at your place. You said it was good, but does the mg work the same way as Seachem. I like Seachem stuff as it is only one part dosing, I have never done any of this 2 part stuff. Not really sure what it is.

If BRS is the way to go, I would be interested in doing a group buy, if anyone would be into it also.

StirCrazy · #34 03-09-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Sorry for the slow reply.

I use IO if for not other reason that it's been the most consistent salt for params in the 13 years I've been buying salt and it's cheap and I really have no cause for complaint with it overall. The #'s are on the low side for Ca and Mg but I know where they mix to, and they're not really THAT low. ..

yup, the only salt I will use. and I don't find the Ca low. as I keep my Ca at 380 (NSW values)

Steve

The Grizz · #35 03-10-2011, 01:42 AM

So after last nights addition of mag and calcium I re tested, Ca. - 400 & Mag. - 1250. Added the second dose of calcium and mag again tonight and will retest again tomorrow but levels are coming back up better then expected.

daniella3d · #36 03-10-2011, 03:33 AM

Hmmm...I use Reef Crystal as well and I have no problem with the magnesium or calcium. Are you sure your test is good? Even if it is brand new, it might still be bad maybe?

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I just might have to change brands of salt.

How much mag can I add daily safely?

The Grizz · #37 03-10-2011, 03:43 AM

Yes I am sure it is good and I am sure you are doing more regular water changes then I am able to do ATM. The reason I say this is when I do a water change I have to haul the removed water out to my slew, can't just pour it down the sink as this would fill my septic tank to fast.

Are you using RC in the bucket or box, I have noticed that the levels are not as good from the box as it is from the bucket. I got way better levels from the last BUCKET I had. If I stay with RF I will never by a box again.

lastlight · #38 03-10-2011, 04:25 AM

Interesting I am also using my first box of RC. I never actually tested the new water this makes which is bad I guess. I better do that.

The Grizz · #39 03-10-2011, 09:00 AM

I can't remember where I heard or read about it but the boxes do not have the same parameters as the buckets.

globaldesigns · #40 03-10-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

I can't remember where I heard or read about it but the boxes do not have the same parameters as the buckets.

Hey, I switech from Reefers Best to H20 due to the unavailability for Reefers. I can say it is a pretty good salt.

Reefers and H20 mix cleaner and quicker than Reef Crystals. FYI.