One of the things that fascinates me and probably helps fuel my passion for the hobby is that I have been able to watch and learn through the years as we have gotten better at just about every aspect of…
ReMag boosts the magnesium output of calcium reactors
ReMag is a new magnesium reaction media for boosting this important element from calcium reactors. Normal calcium reactor medias are basically aragonite, and primarily output calcium and carbonate and only minor traces of other elements as they are dissolved. Two…
Nyos Calcium, Magnesium and Carbonate Hardness test kit review
In addition to the easy-to-use Nitrate and Phosphate test kits, the NYOS Reefer line also includes some very well thought out tests for the mineral components of seawater, including Calcium, Magnesium and Alkalinity. With Ecotech Marine now distributing NYOS products in…
New ELOS Magnesium test kit review – redefining accuracy
The new Elos Magnesium AquaTest is advertised as providing precise measurement of the magnesium level in aquarium water. The Elos Magnesium test is designed to have “real color” technology which assists in the reading of the kit. In the past I have used,…
The Role of Magnesium in Marine Aquarium Chemistry
One of the big differences in moving from freshwater systems to saltwater systems is a greater emphasis on water chemistry. There is a pretty steep learning curve to get a handle on all the different chemical parameters, and it can…
Royal Nature releasing stand-alone, dry compounds perfect for you Ballers
Royal Nature is now producing some stand-alone, dry compounds for your aquarium, a perfect addition for use in the Balling system or to keep specific balances in check. The Royal Calcium Chloride, Royal Magnesium Chloride and Royal Sodium Bicarbonate are…
Warner Marine expands and improves additive line
Warner Marine, a company most known for their Skimmers recently completely re-did their additive line. Around 12 new products will be added including basic Trace Elements and Amino Acids. Beside the more standard additives some other products such as a bacteria…
Red Sea Magnesium Pro test kit demoed on video
[youtube width=”680″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofaqM-I6uM[/youtube] There’s a whole lotta shakin going on in this new video from Red Sea which demonstrates the proper way to use their Magnesium Pro test kit. The beginning part of this video starts off boring and innocuous…
Polyp Lab One tackles Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium in single product
Polyp Lab recently brought One, an all-in-one dosing product, to the market taking two-part dosing a step further with the addition of magnesium to traditional calcium and alkalinity solutions. The Canadian manufacturer has combined calcium acetate, magnesium acetate and hydroxide…
