Magnesium

[spanko]

Does anyone check their magnesium level? Is it necessary to check it or do water changes keep it in balance? I use Reef Crystals for my mix.

 

[lion_crazz]

A large amount of people check their magnesium regularly. When keeping corals, it is a very important element to know and check. What kind of tank are you keeping?

 

[spanko]

29 gallon bio cube mixed reef. 1 hifin goby, 1 blue assessor, 2 tank raised true perc's, torch coral, ricordia, musrooms, pulsing xenia, zoas, small acro, small monti cap, assorted snails and hermits. 20 lbs. live rock, 10 lbs. base tufa, wo lbs. aragonit.
As of Saturday at last check
Cal 430
Alk 4.0 meq
Ph 8.2
Sg 1.024
Amm 0
Trate 0
Trite 0
Phos 0
Weekly 10% water changes
600 gph flow
Skimmer

 

[snaredrum]

Hi Spanko, What kind of skimmer are you using? And where do you have it placed? I have a 29 BioCube abd would like to look into a skimmer. Thanks

 

[spanko]

I have a Sapphire Aquatics BC29 skimmer. It is in the middle chamber where the bio-balls go. If you go that route and you still have the bio-balls back there, take them out slowly over the course of about 3 weeks. Other wise you stand to start another cycle.

 

[snaredrum]

Thanks spanko. I have live rubble back there now so I might look at a different option. Thanks again.