Manny Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Exactly what's the role of iodine or more specifically, iodine in the aquarium? Do you guys ever wonder if we overlook iodine too much? Ever wonder if we maybe give it too much thought? What do you guys think? Where can I find some sound information that is backed by scientific research? Or to put into better and more precise words, what is your opinion on iodine Victoly? [emoji41] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 As far as I know, Iodine is used by inverts during the molting phase and by snails building their shells. Iodine is difficult to test and that makes dosing hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I don't have a strong opinion. When in doubt, RHF: http://advancedaquarist.com/2003/3/chemistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Aw man, you beat me to the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Potassium and Iodine are very important in the Zeovit methodology to promote vivid coloration of Corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Manny This is a more user friendly short article that may provide some insight into your question. It is where I first pulled down some info on the subject I found useful. http://www.reefs.org/library/article/e_edelman2.html For some reason the point and click on this address is not functioning, but just copy and paste into your browser and it'll take you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Good info. I still wonder if there is an unknown good that iodine will do for our tanks in the long run. Who knows, maybe it's secretly a miracle addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 IME, lugols does as much or more harm than good. I never noticed any positives and did notice negatives. It's anecdotal though, so your mileage may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm not looking at using it. Just a thought that crossed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I had the opposite anecdotal results then Victoly. I noticed increased growth rate on my softies (zoas and shrooms). I was changing other things as a reefer does so I can't say the lugols was a magic bullet. I tried testing with the Red Sea iodine kit and salifert kit but I was always at 0.06 no matter if I dosed or not. I was dosing 1 drop a week into 25 gallons. At the end of the day I can't say that it did help. I didn't notice any harmful effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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