Based on my understanding, magnesium isn't consumed like alkalinity and calcium are when corals use them to form calcium carbonate. Without adding any supplemental magnesium, mine is testing at 1350, almost exactly the amount that it should be based on the 1360 - 1420 mg/l advertised on Red Sea Coral Pro Salt Mix.
When you buy the 2-Part Pharma Calcium & Alkalinity Starter Package from BRS, it includes a large amount of magnesium supplement. Why? Am I supposed to be regularly dosing this, or is it just meant to help maintain levels like alk and cal? But why would such a large amount be necessary for maintaining levels, if magnesium isn't used for coral growth like alkalinity and calcium are?
Would it be beneficial to maintain magnesium levels higher than 1360-1420 mg/l, and so it would be necessary to add supplemental magnesium with each water change?
When you buy the 2-Part Pharma Calcium & Alkalinity Starter Package from BRS, it includes a large amount of magnesium supplement. Why? Am I supposed to be regularly dosing this, or is it just meant to help maintain levels like alk and cal? But why would such a large amount be necessary for maintaining levels, if magnesium isn't used for coral growth like alkalinity and calcium are?
Would it be beneficial to maintain magnesium levels higher than 1360-1420 mg/l, and so it would be necessary to add supplemental magnesium with each water change?