magnesium dosing for reef tank

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flaviole
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Re: magnesium dosing for reef tank

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My clownfish started doing backflips when I overdosed mag once. Kidding! But seriously, test twice before dosing. My buddy nuked his tank by misreading the syringe. 1500 mag = unhappy everything. Stick to the golden 1350 range.
victor
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Re: magnesium dosing for reef tank

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I'm new to this. How often should I test magnesium? Testing weekly seems like a lot with my work schedule.
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sundot
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Re: magnesium dosing for reef tank

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victor wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:52 pm I'm new to this. How often should I test magnesium? Testing weekly seems like a lot with my work schedule.
Once you're stable, monthly testing is fine unless you see issues. I only test mag weekly when adjusting levels. Get an automatic doser if you're busy—game changer.
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