MgSO4

[AquaObsession]

Hi

Over the past week, I have been experiencing with the E.I methods, following some of the seniors' advice on the matter. Their kind help has indeed brought me success so far, one week dosing with E.I and no algae at all. Previously I had green algae problems, and some BBA as well.

The E.I Method I am using is No3 and Po4 on alternate days, with Seachem Flourish and Iron on alternate days as well.

Now, I am curious to know the effects of MgSo4 on plants. I have read that they do something to the chorophyll, speeding an enzyme...sorry not a bio/chem student...and many PMDD include this in their solution preparation...

I have prepared some solution of MgSO4 for my goldfish, since it was suffering from dropsy, and I hope this will cure it over the long term (I've read from websites that Epsom salt (MgSo4) can help in treatment of the dropsy thing)

Now, very tempted to use the solution in my planted tank. What will be effects be? what should be dosage be? Same dose as No3? How often? what is the targeted ppm per week I should aim for?

Comments are welcome...

[AquaObsession]

anyone...

[ranmasatome]

you really dont need to dose this if you're already dosing the trace mixes..
why make more things for yourself to do??

[AquaObsession]

Quote:
Ranma: why make more things for yourself to do??

Quote Aqua:
I have prepared some solution of MgSO4 for my goldfish, since it was suffering from dropsy, and I hope this will cure it over the long term (I've read from websites that Epsom salt (MgSo4) can help in treatment of the dropsy thing)


No la,,, was just curious... guess got caught in the zeal of mixing stuff and putting into tank since just started E.I

[Plantbrain]

You can add 1/4 teaspoon once a week after the water change, it will not hurt anything.

Regards,
Tom Barr

[solonavi]

Hi Tom,

Mind me asking 1/4 teaspoon is equivalent to how many ppm?

Thanks
JC

[spinex]

Hi Tom,

Mind me asking 1/4 teaspoon is equivalent to how many ppm?

Thanks
JC

Just to help out the 1/4 teaspoon and ppm depend on your tank size. Guess Tom give the recommendation based on AquaObs 2ft or 1.5ft tank. Must be based on EI also that's why excess shouldn't be an issue