lugol's solution? does it have to be aquarium branded?

SeeCrabRun · 04/08/2015, 02:47 PM

I have an LPS that's not doing well at all. I've been advised to dip it in iodine/lugols.

I don't have any and the closest store that does is 2 hours or more away. Does it have to be Kent brand or similar, or could I possibly find it at GNC under another brand that's just as safe?

wolfblue · 04/08/2015, 03:20 PM

I needed some for reef tank use some 20 years ago, cant recall what I was doing with it. I just got USP from a drug store.

mcgyvr · 04/08/2015, 03:34 PM

regular from the local pharmacy is just fine.. same stuff just without the extra "aquarium" markup.

same as "aquarium" silicone..
same as cal/alk/mag dosing chemicals..

SeeCrabRun · 04/08/2015, 04:08 PM

Does it need to say lugols?
I've checked publix, GNC, and Walgreen's and no one has it.

billsreef · 04/08/2015, 05:23 PM

You need to ask the pharmacist, it is not typically on the shelf. Might also be special order.

jeperry3 · 04/08/2015, 05:27 PM

Talked to pharmacist friend about this, it is rare to find particularly in chain drugstores. Its just not used much anymore in pharmacies. Best bet is to find an old mom and pop type drugstore if there are any left. It may also be available in a alternative medicine type stores. Don't know about GNC. I haven't been able to find it at all even, at my LFS.

acrohead500ppm · 04/08/2015, 05:28 PM

Lugols is a potassium iodide solution used originally for dye-ing slides if I remember correctly.

However, I have not used anything other than kent brand, nor can I recommend doing s without knowing concentrations.

undbulsu · 04/08/2015, 05:49 PM

I utilize Amazon for much of my immediate need shopping. Especially if you can afford the Prime membership and get two day free shipping. I can order the Kent Marine Lugol's solution tonight and have it delivered to my door on Friday.

That being said, I try to buy as much as I can locally, but that requires at least a 1 1/2 hour drive. Heck, I'm going to have to drive five hours one way to pick up my new aquarium.m (If it ever comes in)

SeeCrabRun · 04/08/2015, 07:55 PM

I'll be ordering some online. I wish I could get it sooner.

Am I under the right impression it is just another dip like coralRx, or is it a medication?

DodgerBlu · 04/08/2015, 09:32 PM

it can also be an additive for iodine

04/08/2015, 02:47 PM	#1
SeeCrabRun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 552	lugol's solution? does it have to be aquarium branded? I have an LPS that's not doing well at all. I've been advised to dip it in iodine/lugols. I don't have any and the closest store that does is 2 hours or more away. Does it have to be Kent brand or similar, or could I possibly find it at GNC under another brand that's just as safe? __________________ Sara ~ Perpetually tinkering with my tanks.

04/08/2015, 03:20 PM	#2
wolfblue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 300	I needed some for reef tank use some 20 years ago, cant recall what I was doing with it. I just got USP from a drug store. __________________ --John AALSO Level III

04/08/2015, 04:08 PM	#4
SeeCrabRun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 552	Does it need to say lugols? I've checked publix, GNC, and Walgreen's and no one has it. __________________ Sara ~ Perpetually tinkering with my tanks.

04/08/2015, 05:23 PM	#5
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	You need to ask the pharmacist, it is not typically on the shelf. Might also be special order. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

04/08/2015, 05:27 PM	#6
jeperry3 Old Fossil Join Date: May 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 148	Talked to pharmacist friend about this, it is rare to find particularly in chain drugstores. Its just not used much anymore in pharmacies. Best bet is to find an old mom and pop type drugstore if there are any left. It may also be available in a alternative medicine type stores. Don't know about GNC. I haven't been able to find it at all even, at my LFS. Last edited by jeperry3; 04/08/2015 at 05:29 PM. Reason: grammar

04/08/2015, 03:34 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	regular from the local pharmacy is just fine.. same stuff just without the extra "aquarium" markup. same as "aquarium" silicone.. same as cal/alk/mag dosing chemicals..

04/08/2015, 05:28 PM	#7
acrohead500ppm Moved On Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No,never,never Posts: 723	Lugols is a potassium iodide solution used originally for dye-ing slides if I remember correctly. However, I have not used anything other than kent brand, nor can I recommend doing s without knowing concentrations.

04/08/2015, 05:49 PM	#8
undbulsu Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 97	Since I am at least 1 1/2 hours away from any decent LFS I utilize Amazon for much of my immediate need shopping. Especially if you can afford the Prime membership and get two day free shipping. I can order the Kent Marine Lugol's solution tonight and have it delivered to my door on Friday. That being said, I try to buy as much as I can locally, but that requires at least a 1 1/2 hour drive. Heck, I'm going to have to drive five hours one way to pick up my new aquarium.m (If it ever comes in)

04/08/2015, 07:55 PM	#9
SeeCrabRun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 552	I'll be ordering some online. I wish I could get it sooner. Am I under the right impression it is just another dip like coralRx, or is it a medication? __________________ Sara ~ Perpetually tinkering with my tanks.

04/08/2015, 09:32 PM	#10
DodgerBlu Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 30	it can also be an additive for iodine