Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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Cavan
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Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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I'm wondering if anyone who will be at the meeting has a test kit that can measure calcium and magnesium. I think that an imbalance has a lot to do with some issues I've been having.
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Cristy Keister
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Re: Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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I do, but it's for saltwater. Probably the same chemicals they use for freshwater though. Bring a water sample.
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Re: Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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I have a Ca kit, not Mg.
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Re: Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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You can test for Mg by testing Ca++, then the total GH(Ca + Mg) and subtracting the Ca++ to get the Mg++.
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Re: Anyone with a test kit for Ca and Mg?

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Well, I'll bring a sample. Thanks.
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