Adding Magnesium Question

[Sea Turtle]

Hi all.

I have noticed that my Magnesium level is a little low 1300 which I think is making it difficult to maintain proper calciuma and alkalinity levels. How do I add magnesium to the tank affectively. I am currently using the B-ionic 2 part soluion with the LiterMeter III. I aslo have the third pump dosing the top off water so dosing magnesium is out of the question. I really want to know what product I need to use and how to do it. Also, can I just add that or do you have to add something else at the same time and amount? Does it have to be dosed or can you just add a couple of cap fulls ever so often?

Thanks.

 

[SkiFletch]

Not out of the question at all, just add either magnesium chloride, magnesium sulphate (aka epsom salts), or better yet, visit bulkreefsupply.com which sells them both in a convenient two-pak and add half of each. 1300ppm is really only a little low, I'd advise maybe 1/2 a cup total of additive (1/4 of each if you use both) to your topup water and just let it dose that way. Magnesium uptake is VERY slow, so doing it with topoff water is EASY.