FAQ: How do I mix Seachem Reef Advantage Magnesium™ to be used in an auto dosing system?

A: To make a stock solution, you will use the following formula for Reef Advantage Magnesium™:

____(x)____ (amount you want to raise Mg each week) ÷ 5 ppm (amount that one standard dose raises Mg) = ____(a)____(how many doses you would need per 80 L to raise Mg by (x) ppm)

______(a)_____(result (a) from above) × 5g (standard amount of grams per 80L) = _____(b)______(amount of grams per 80 L needed to raise Mg by 20 ppm)

___y____ (your tank volume) ÷ 80 L (standard dose volume) = ___(c)_____ (amount of dose you need for (y))

___(b)__ (see answer (b) above) × ___(c)___(see (c) above) = ____(d)___g per week

Divide by 7 to get daily amount

For your reference: The amount of Reef Advantage Magnesium™ that can be successfully dissolved is 1-2 cups in 1 L of water. These are only estimations based on our findings, and results may vary in a larger volume of water and at differing temperatures.