Torches and UV

[Reefing102]

Some great discussion and awesome information. I’ll have to run some tests to see where my MG is currently sitting

 

[i cant think]

here is my wild Holly grail. I never got a before picture, but this torch, my dragon soul, and Rasta torch were not as full or fat and the flesh bands were when I had low mag. The only thing I changes was mag and it was a complete turn around.
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below photo is a tank that is my inspiration who runs it high as well (not my tank or photo)

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Definitely interesting, Magnesium keeps Calcium stable which effects the stability of Kh so you may find you Ca remains more stable due to higher Mag.

I do love the LPS so I may try raise Magnesium at some point in the future and compare it to the results I’ve had from lower Magnesium again.

 

[Uncle99]

I think running UV lowers the good guy algae populations so I never run it, unless I was treating Dino’s or some other abundance of green stuff, then sure.

Good flow is vital to keep them clean.

Higher MG say 1400 ish.

 

[MartinM]

There are some published studies on Mg and LPS corals, btw. There's always lots to learn via a google scholar search

 

[FlyPenFly]

There are some published studies on Mg and LPS corals, btw. There's always lots to learn via a google scholar search

What’s the summary?

 

[DenverSaltyFarmer]

What’s the summary?

Here is a video showing the effect