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Using ELOS and Salifert for Ca, ELOS for Mg, Salifert for Alk. |
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![]() There are thousands upon thousands of home reefs that use IO including my own despite it being a bit low on Ca and sometimes Mg. I may try another salt one day, but IO is usually the cheapest and the most plentiful.
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![]() IO for 6 years. I get incredible growth.
I supplement my salt with some magnesium and calcium, costs about $4 per pail.
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While I do think IO is one of thebetter salts it is horably low in Mg like any other salt as Mg is an expensive additive. If you start a tank with it after a week check the MG and adjust it up to about 1350 to 1400ppm. This will also cause your Ca to raise if it is being supressed by low Mg. I wouldn't worry about raising a 390 Ca level as that is about as perfect as you can get. Steve
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![]() I do the same as Ben. Between the IO and the mag. & calcium, its still cheaper than most. My tank magnesium stays @ 1350 ppm and no precipitate in the mixing bucket.
As long as I can purchased those additives for a decent price and the salt for similar, thats what I will stick with.
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