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Old 06-24-2008, 11:32 PM   #1
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Default Ca and Mg calculations to increase GH. NEED HELP


Hi, I have a 55G tank probably around 50G water column. I need help calculating dry dosages of CaCL2 and MgSO4+7H2O needed to increase GH by 1, 2, and 3 degrees respectively. I would appreciate it if anyone can provide me with dosages for all 3 (preferably in grams). Also, should I dose only when I do my water changes (around 30%) or throughout the week? If I only need to dose them after water changes then I would prefer dry dosage calculations, but if it is better to dose throughout the week then I would prefer calculations of CaCL2 and MgSO4+7H2O diluted in 250ml. Thanks for your time your help is greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-25-2008, 08:23 AM   #2
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Default Re: Ca and Mg calculations to increase GH. NEED HELP

hi, take a look at that : http://www.lenntech.com/ro/water-hardness.htm
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Old 06-25-2008, 09:00 AM   #3
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Hi, thank you for the link but I am dosing CaCL2 which has a different molar mass than CaCO3 so the results will be different.
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Old 06-26-2008, 02:50 PM   #4
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Hi, I found the information I was looking for and here's a link http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/wa...m-sulfate.html
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