Mag Flake

Dry magnesium chloride supplement

Increases magnesium level in your reef
  • Pure magnesium chloride
  • Same high quality ingredients as our RPM Premium Marine Salt
  • Economical, high value dry powder
  • Ammonia and phosphate free

Overview

Fritz Mag Flake (Magnesium Chloride) is a high-quality concentrated magnesium salt that is designed to replenish magnesium in captive reef systems. Monitoring and maintaining proper magnesium levels is an important part of stabilizing water chemistry values, resulting in better coral, coralline algae and invertebrate growth and health.
Magnesium is an important ion for reef aquarists to understand and monitor. In addition to its many biological functions, magnesium helps to stabilize the correct combination of calcium, alkalinity and pH values. The recommended level of magnesium in the aquarium is 1300 ppm to 1400 ppm. Severely low magnesium levels (900 mg/L or below) can cause low pH values and the inability to maintain proper alkalinity and calcium values. Magnesium also serves to prevent the excessive precipitation of calcium carbonate from aquarium water.

Directions

Shake well before using

Measure the current Magnesium (Mg) of the aquarium water using a test kit

Determine how much you wish to increase the magnesium of your system.

Use our dose calculator below to determine total amount of dose needed to reach desired Mg. We recommend maintaining a magnesium level between 1300-1400 ppm.

It is recommended to dose in partial increments of 1/3 to 1/2 of the total. Wait 24 hours after first partial dose, check magnesium levels, dose another portion, and recheck.

Dose

Each 4.4 grams (1 tsp) per 10 gallons will raise magnesium level approx. 14 ppm.


Do not raise magnesium by more than 100 ppm per 24 hours.

Notes

If magnesium levels are too low (our recommended range is 1,300 – 1,400 ppm), the addition of calcium and alkalinity supplements will simply result in the chemical precipitation of calcium carbonate. Adjust the magnesium concentration first before adjusting calcium and alkalinity.

  • Dry products measured by volume (teaspoons, cups, etc) will always give approximate results – use a gram scale if available. If a gram scale is not available, be sure to test for correct concentration after use.

  • For best results, dissolve FritzPro Magnesium Chloride in RO/DI or distilled water before dosing to sump or high flow area of the aquarium.

  • FritzPro Magnesium Chloride can be used in conjunction with FritzPro Magnesium Sulfate to more closely match the natural ratio of seawater.

  • Some cloudiness after introduction is normal.

  • This product becomes hot when mixed with water, use rubber gloves. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash hands after handling.

  • Store in a cool, dry place. Keep product tightly sealed.

Product documents and dealer resources

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