KH and magnesium

[squibege]

This may be a stupid question... But can you add Epsom salts? I'm assuming Magnesium Sulfate is Magnesium Sulfate...


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[Frogger]

Originally Posted by squibege

This may be a stupid question... But can you add Epsom salts? I'm assuming Magnesium Sulfate is Magnesium Sulfate...


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Magnesium sulfate is just 1 component of a good magnesium supplement. Adding just Epsom salts could unbalance the sulfate ions in the tank.

See article http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/10/chemistry

[LeanneP]

If you can get your magnesium to a level you want, check your salt mix level of magnesium before doing a water change and top it up to the same as your tank so the level stays the same in your tank. You are just not dosing enough to bring up the levels you need to.