Need to raise Mg a bit
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Topic: Need to raise Mg a bit
Posted By: Indu
Subject: Need to raise Mg a bit
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 10:56am
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Mg levels are around 1200 in my tank, so I thought I will raise it a little to 1300. Went ahead and purchased this "Therapy soak epsom salt" from grocery store. Now I am not sure if I can use this one. It has ingredients Magnesium sulfate, peppermint oil, spearmint leaf oil and rosemary leaf oil and obviously smells like it. Is it safe to add this to the tank? If not, where do I get some plain epsom salt that has just magnesium sulfate?
Thank you Indu
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Posted By: LaRue
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 11:46am
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No don't use it. You can buy plain Epsom salt most anywhere Walmart Walgreens rite Aid
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Posted By: Reefer4Ever
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 11:53am
I concur with LaRue although using Epsom salts alone I was never able to maintain a consistent level with my mag until I did the 2 part mag supplement.
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11 gal nano anemone tank
5 gal fresh water
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 12:17pm
Noooo! Use epsom salts from the grocery/pharmacy. It's in the medical section.
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Posted By: arthuriv
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 12:46pm
I usually buy a big bag of Walgreens brand Epsom salt at Walgreens.
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Posted By: Indu
Date Posted: March 06 2015 at 2:27pm
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Thank you everyone. On my way to walgreens.
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