Lugols iodine

mikoz · 09/15/2012, 02:00 PM

Hi

LFS strongly recommends supplementing my tank with Lugols iodine. I have very little coral so far: just one small mushroom colony and a leather. It's a 100g setup.

I know the right way to answer this question is to test the water religiously. Test everything, including I levels.

However, I'm sort of not so enamored with testing everything. It s a pain. I know this makes a lot of people angry, for that I'm sorry.

Is there a recommended dosage for iodine for a coral tank that can be given either by observing the corals or just in general (e.g. Dose x drops per gallon every z days)?
Thanks.

disc1 · 09/15/2012, 02:31 PM

If that's all the coral you have I wouldn't do it. Your water changes should keep up.

Whisperer · 09/15/2012, 03:56 PM

There has to be a reason/purpose for supplementing you tank with anything. If you can't get one, then I suggest keep on looking before supplementing. If you happen on one, make sure you can monitor the levels of that supplement, if not, don't do it or use very minimally.

Neptune_Fan · 09/15/2012, 06:15 PM

I have only used Lugols as a coral dip. Never heard of having to dose it in the tank to supplement iodine. +1 to regular water changes being able to keep up with demand.

sporto0 · 09/15/2012, 06:23 PM

I have used Lugol's solution Potassium Iodide for almost 18 years, I typically use 1 drop for 25 gallons per week & after water changes, while I don't test for Idione, I do have great success with most corals with the exception of Gonipora/Alveopora. I obviously can't document that Lugol's is responsible for this, but I can say with certainty there have been no negative results from it's use.

zoafarm · 09/15/2012, 06:29 PM

Lugols is much stronger than typical Iodine supplements. Based on what you have in your tank, I would not put it in your tank. + 1 on water changes. My LFS said the same thing to me over a year and a half ago, when I had my small tank. So I dosed Iodine (without testing), and I almost killed everything. So my motto is " If I can't test for it, it doesn't go in my tank". So far this has worked for me.

Happy Reefing

worm5406 · 09/15/2012, 09:42 PM

The one thing I have gotten from here at RC...

If you are not testing for it do not put it in your tank.

The only iodine I put in my tank is from the shrimp I feed my anemones.

ajcanale · 09/15/2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disc1

If that's all the coral you have I wouldn't do it. Your water changes should keep up.

+1... there is no reason to dose. You have sufficient levels with water changes. Those two softies are not using up that much iodine.

09/15/2012, 02:00 PM	#1
mikoz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 93	Lugols iodine Hi LFS strongly recommends supplementing my tank with Lugols iodine. I have very little coral so far: just one small mushroom colony and a leather. It's a 100g setup. I know the right way to answer this question is to test the water religiously. Test everything, including I levels. However, I'm sort of not so enamored with testing everything. It s a pain. I know this makes a lot of people angry, for that I'm sorry. Is there a recommended dosage for iodine for a coral tank that can be given either by observing the corals or just in general (e.g. Dose x drops per gallon every z days)? Thanks.

09/15/2012, 02:31 PM	#2
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	If that's all the coral you have I wouldn't do it. Your water changes should keep up. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

09/15/2012, 03:56 PM	#3
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	There has to be a reason/purpose for supplementing you tank with anything. If you can't get one, then I suggest keep on looking before supplementing. If you happen on one, make sure you can monitor the levels of that supplement, if not, don't do it or use very minimally. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

09/15/2012, 09:42 PM	#7
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	The one thing I have gotten from here at RC... If you are not testing for it do not put it in your tank. The only iodine I put in my tank is from the shrimp I feed my anemones. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

09/15/2012, 06:15 PM	#4
Neptune_Fan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 224	I have only used Lugols as a coral dip. Never heard of having to dose it in the tank to supplement iodine. +1 to regular water changes being able to keep up with demand.

09/15/2012, 06:23 PM	#5
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	I have used Lugol's solution Potassium Iodide for almost 18 years, I typically use 1 drop for 25 gallons per week & after water changes, while I don't test for Idione, I do have great success with most corals with the exception of Gonipora/Alveopora. I obviously can't document that Lugol's is responsible for this, but I can say with certainty there have been no negative results from it's use.

09/15/2012, 06:29 PM	#6
zoafarm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 306	Lugols is much stronger than typical Iodine supplements. Based on what you have in your tank, I would not put it in your tank. + 1 on water changes. My LFS said the same thing to me over a year and a half ago, when I had my small tank. So I dosed Iodine (without testing), and I almost killed everything. So my motto is " If I can't test for it, it doesn't go in my tank". So far this has worked for me. Happy Reefing