Seachem Equilibrium and magnesium deficiency

[airdog44]

I have noticed that my anubius has a magnesium deficiency - old leaves are pale with dark green veins. I'm not sure how to fix this, and I was thinking if Seachem Equilibrium would work? If not, what else could I dose to fix this? My tank has been forever unbalanced it seems and I am really hoping this could be the key here. Btw I dose Thrive+ once a week after 50% water changes in my 10 g. Thanks in advance!

 

[Frank the Fish guy]

Just slowly increase the hardness (GH) of your water. There are many powders available. Folks use Epsom salt which is magnesium salt to raise only magnesium in the water.

 

[airdog44]

Ok thanks. Does it have to be a special aquarium epsom salt or can I just use regular? How much should I add?

 

[Frank the Fish guy]

You want food grade epsom salt. you can get it at the drug store or online.

1 teaspoon per 20 gallons should give you about 1 degree of GH boost.

 

[airdog44]

Ok, thank you so much!