Difference between mag. Chloride and mag sulfate

[no1bubba]

Need to raise mag. Which one is the best to do that job? Mag. Chloride or Mag. Sulfate? Bubba

 

[chefrepo]

I use magnesium sulfate aka Epsom Salt. Google Randy Holmes Farley homemade two part for instructions on how to mix it. Its way cheaper than buying store bought.

 

[ichthyoid]

If you use only magnesium sulfate (eg- Epsom salt) both Craig Bingman and Randy Holmes-Farley, both PhD chemists and reefers, state that you risk ending up with too much sulfate (ionic imbalance).

They recommend adding both.

 

[ripped tide]

ichthyoid;801447 wrote: If you use only magnesium sulfate (eg- Epsom salt) both Craig Bingman and Randy Holmes-Farley, both PhD chemists and reefers, state that you risk ending up with too much sulfate (ionic imbalance).

They recommend adding both.

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+1. No one likes ionic imbalances!

 

[schwaggs]

Yep, I use both using Randy's formula for CA reactor users.

 

[ralph atl]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-media-additives/calcium-and-alkalinity-additives/2-part-magnesium-mix-makes-1-gallon.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-media-additives/calcium-and-alkalinity-additives/2-part-magnesium-mix-makes-1-gallon.html</a>

this makes a gallon and contains both...

 

[enderg60]

both mixed in a 7:1 ratio