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The Role of Magnesium in Marine Aquarium Chemistry

August 8, 2014 by Than Thein Leave a Comment

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 be a source of frustration for many aspiring reef hobbyists. In aquariums with an abundance … [Read More]

Filed Under: Corals Tagged With: alkalinity, aquarium parameters, buffering capacity, calcium, carbonate hardness, ion, magnesium, Mg, skeleton, stony corals, water chemistry, water test

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