Mag media

tthnow · 01/13/2019, 04:53 PM

Does it require Co2 for it to melt? can I top it off on a bio-denitrator?

marzvt · 01/16/2019, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tthnow

Does it require Co2 for it to melt? can I top it off on a bio-denitrator?

What do you mean by mag media? It that a brand?

mcgyvr · 01/16/2019, 05:57 AM

Assuming you mean something like magnesium crystals then no.. They will dissolve when put into the water.. No need to put them into a reactor..
I just toss some into the return section of my sump as needed..

tthnow · 01/16/2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Assuming you mean something like magnesium crystals then no.. They will dissolve when put into the water.. No need to put them into a reactor..
I just toss some into the return section of my sump as needed..

Yes, the ones that sit on top in your reactor.

mcgyvr · 01/16/2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tthnow

Yes, the ones that sit on top in your reactor.

Im still a bit confused...mag crystals for raising your mag levels don't typically get put in a reactor at all...

Green Chromis · 01/16/2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Im still a bit confused...mag crystals for raising your mag levels don't typically get put in a reactor at all...

Hi, I put Magnesium media in my Calcium Reactor all the time, I use the Two Little Fishes in my reactor with the Magnesium mixed in with the Reborn Calcium media.

Joe0813 · 01/16/2019, 07:52 PM

im lost

tthnow · 01/16/2019, 08:12 PM

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im lost

80/20 ratio in a calcium reactor. That's the preferred way these days.

mcgyvr · 01/17/2019, 05:46 AM

Putting it in a calcium reactor makes sense to me.. :lightbulb:
Clearly I don't use one and for some reason was thinking you wanted to add it to a media reactor like on top of GFO or biopellets or something..

Joe0813 · 01/18/2019, 10:30 AM

Never knew you could put mag in a calc reactor. I've also never used one in general

daquan44 · 01/18/2019, 12:18 PM

I believe he is referring to Zeomag Magnesium Granulate for calcium reactors. It mixes in with your calcium reactor media. I have seen some just add it on top of the media. It should comprise 30% of the media in your reactor.

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tthnow Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hughson Posts: 513	Mag media Does it require Co2 for it to melt? can I top it off on a bio-denitrator?

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mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Assuming you mean something like magnesium crystals then no.. They will dissolve when put into the water.. No need to put them into a reactor.. I just toss some into the return section of my sump as needed.. __________________ Who me?

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01/17/2019, 05:46 AM	#9
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Putting it in a calcium reactor makes sense to me.. :lightbulb: Clearly I don't use one and for some reason was thinking you wanted to add it to a media reactor like on top of GFO or biopellets or something.. __________________ Who me?

01/18/2019, 10:30 AM	#10
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	Never knew you could put mag in a calc reactor. I've also never used one in general __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

01/18/2019, 12:18 PM	#11
daquan44 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 75	I believe he is referring to Zeomag Magnesium Granulate for calcium reactors. It mixes in with your calcium reactor media. I have seen some just add it on top of the media. It should comprise 30% of the media in your reactor.