Magnesium Chloride anyone ?

[menard]

I was just at HD in Evanston. They have mag. chloride, tons of this stuff, stack up outside the building..........So, anyone of U looking for some mag. this is the place 50 lbs. bag. HAPPY !

 

[Evolley1]

Doh...too far for me to drive just for mag. chloride

 

[Don Berry]

What brand is it under and how are you dosing it to your tank?

 

[ostrow]

Menard: this time, are you SURE it's magnesium???

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8734625#post8734625 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ostrow
Menard: this time, are you SURE it's magnesium???

:lol: ........................No, this time it's the stinkin' mag. chloride................FREEZE GUARD the name on the bag !

 

[ostrow]

Google-ed it. Everything indicates it's a liquid???

 

[ostrow]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=801049&perpage=25&pagenumber=2

There seem to be some questions about freeze guard. But the mag flake that RHF originally recommended, from Dead Sea Works, is available (see p2 of that thread for info).

The Freeze Guard is reported to have impurities, perhaps, and only perhaps, high ammonia levels. Test before using!

 

[ataylo13]

I have been using prestone driveway heat. Got it at HD. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/eb/index.php

 

[ostrow]

Why do I feel like I am being sucked into a vortex of old thread hell?
Ataylo: what you are using is NOT magnesium chloride!

Although, if you are dosing that stuff (which is peladow) regularly, then you sure as heck will want to get your hands on mag. chloride or you are likely to run into problems of chemical imbalance in your tank.

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8735497#post8735497 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ostrow
Google-ed it. Everything indicates it's a liquid???

Joel............. this one is crystals salt.
I never use this stuff. So, like U said test before using.
I dont like mixing stuff like a chemist.
Thats why I love DOLOMITE, set my target range and I'm done I never have to touch that reactor until the media runs out. Easy and effective............Cheers!!

 

[maxima k2]

Why do I feel like I am being sucked into a vortex of old thread hell?

OMG! That's funny stuff. I gotta go I can't stop laughing.

 

[ostrow]

Well, Dr. Villaber, tell me then, why the heck did you buy the stuff???

 

[mbunaman]

I think he saw it and is passing the information on. If anyone needs 50lbs bags of Calcium Chloride (Prestone Heat) I saw it at the Homedepot at Glendale Heights while I was shopping there for $16.

 

[menard]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8738460#post8738460 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ostrow
Well, Dr. Villaber, tell me then, why the heck did you buy the stuff???

Bro..........I never mention that I bought this stuff............. just happens at HD ( my toy store ) and remember fellow reefer looking for this stuff....... Hey! happy to help in any way. ................................Peace

 

[ostrow]

Gocha Doc!

Anyone buying the stuff, test it out before adding to the tank!

Advice from someone deep in another thread was to mix, let junk settle to the bottom, and siphon out the clear mixture that remains. Seems a PITA to me. Get the Mag Flake!