Seachem Laboratories Reef Status: Magnesium Carbonate Test Kit

Overview

Seachem Laboratories Features 75 titration tests each for borate, carbonate & magnesium Directly measures magnesium Measures carbonate and borate alkalinity Interference free Easy test validation with included reference Overview Natural seawater concentration for magnesium is approximately 1,300 mg/L. The magnesium concentration in kalkwasser treated aquaria may be as low as 600 – 700 mg/L. In general, it is prudent to maintain magnesium concentrations in reef aquaria between 1,200–1,400 mg/L. Natural seawater has a total alkalinity of about 2.5 meq/L, of which about 0.1 – 0.2 meq/L is from borate. In an aquarium, it is advantageous for both pH control and improved calcium stability to have a higher borate content. This, however, should not be at the expense of carbonate. It is useful, then, to maintain a total alkalinity of about 4 – 5 meq/L with a borate component of about 1.5 – 2.0.

Key Features

• Reef Status: Magnesium Carbonate Test Kit supports aquarium filtration and water-quality management
• Helps improve clarity by targeting the media function listed in the product name
• Suitable for compatible filter media bags, reactors, or filter chambers
• Useful for routine maintenance or media replacement schedules
• Supports freshwater, marine, or reef systems as directed

Product Specifications

• Brand: Seachem Laboratories
• Product Name: Seachem Laboratories Reef Status: Magnesium Carbonate Test Kit
• Product Type: Filter Media
• SKU: SL-MEDIA-0005906
• UPC: 000116092401