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Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 4:26pm

I dose 2 drops in my 60 a week and seen big difference in my tank once I started. I also dose 2 drops of chromamax every other day.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:26:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487475&title=iodide-dosing#487475 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487443&title=iodide-dosing#487443 Author: rsay4654
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:33pm

I do plan on testing along with dosing as I am also I firm believer in if you dose it test it. Any good test kits you would recommend?]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:33:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487443&title=iodide-dosing#487443 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487442&title=iodide-dosing#487442 Author: BillyC
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:32pm

I've been dosing 2-4 drops a week in my 120 for months with no testing and no problems. Corals all look good and zoas and palys have bigger polyps.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:32:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487442&title=iodide-dosing#487442 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487441&title=iodide-dosing#487441 Author: rsay4654
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:28pm

I do plan on testing along with dosing as I am also I firm believer in if you dose it test it. Any good test kits you would recommend?]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:28:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487441&title=iodide-dosing#487441 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487436&title=iodide-dosing#487436 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:22pm

I dose Iodine. It is essential for snail and crab health. Shrimp will not molt or reproduce without it. Low iodine will cause great harm to Zoa's, and most softies.
As with anything High iodine will harm the tank. But remember skimming takes out many of these chemicals over time.
Word of caution, weekly water changes sound great. (unless you run big systems) but you can cause harm to your tank if not careful. Remember the water is live. If you’re not lettering it build up to sufficient levels the tank will always be in a small cycle. Among other issues you can cause.
I do 44 gallons on my 200 once a month. Vacuum sand and sump at the same time.
]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:22:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487436&title=iodide-dosing#487436 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487435&title=iodide-dosing#487435 Author: 1stupidpunk
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:22pm

bur01014 wrote: Some people do dose iodide (lugol's) or a safer alternative iodine.  However, I wouldn't do much dosing unless you have a test kit to know for a fact that your levels are low.  Too much iodide can be quite detrimental, and it typically is very concentrated. What salt do you use? What is your frequency of water changes? What percentage of water do you change? Depending on your answers to these questions, would likely determine whether you need to dose. Chances are, if you are using a good quality salt and are changing 5-10% weekly, your levels should be adequate.  Another possible explanation your tank is insufficient is that your blue and purple colors may not be popping as well.  However, this explanation is only valid if the rest of your tank is in fine working order (supreme water quality, adequate lighting, flow, and stable Alk/Ca/Mag).  In other words, if you are unhappy with coral color, get those basic needs dialed down first. Good luck!

+1 i would never dose anything that i didnt test for, most of the iodide/iodine products available provide dosage amounts ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:22:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487435&title=iodide-dosing#487435 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487427&title=iodide-dosing#487427 Author: rsay4654
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 11:39am

Ca @ 480 ma 1440 ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:39:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487427&title=iodide-dosing#487427 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487426&title=iodide-dosing#487426 Author: rsay4654
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 11:37am

I have been using. Instant ocean sea salt. Just switched to kent reef salt. I do 10 percent water change ev480ery two weeks. Ca is ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:37:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487426&title=iodide-dosing#487426 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487423&title=iodide-dosing#487423 Author: bur01014
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 11:20am

Some people do dose iodide (lugol's) or a safer alternative iodine.  However, I wouldn't do much dosing unless you have a test kit to know for a fact that your levels are low.  Too much iodide can be quite detrimental, and it typically is very concentrated.

What salt do you use?
What is your frequency of water changes?
What percentage of water do you change?

Depending on your answers to these questions, would likely determine whether you need to dose. Chances are, if you are using a good quality salt and are changing 5-10% weekly, your levels should be adequate. 

Another possible explanation your tank is insufficient is that your blue and purple colors may not be popping as well.  However, this explanation is only valid if the rest of your tank is in fine working order (supreme water quality, adequate lighting, flow, and stable Alk/Ca/Mag).  In other words, if you are unhappy with coral color, get those basic needs dialed down first.

Good luck!
]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:20:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487423&title=iodide-dosing#487423 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487407&title=iodide-dosing#487407 Author: BillyC
Subject: 59360
Posted: October 01 2012 at 10:03am

Depends on the type and amount of corals you're keeping]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:03:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59360&PID=487407&title=iodide-dosing#487407