Iodide

[FionaFiona]

Hi guys, I dunno if its Iodine or Iodide (but u know wat i mean rite? )

Wat re the benefits of adding this ?

I was told its good to ur fishes color...

I was also told its good for mushrooms....

so which is correct?

[iantoh]

hi there fiona fiona,

iodine is a constituent element of all living cells, though in a very small proportion, so it is necessary, but if you change water frequently enough, theres no real pertinent need to supplement iodine or iodide, which are chemical variants of each other, both serving a similar purpose.

for fish, i personally have not observed improved colouration as a result of iodine supplementation, which i used to do. soft corals though, might benefit more, as might hard corals, as iodine is used up by the symbiotic algal cells in these corals. proper iodine levels also ensures proper molting patterns for shrimps and crabs. all that said though, i still dont dose iodine:P

cheers,

ian

[hammy]

to bring the colouration of corals out .

[Alvin Tan]

i find that overdosing it will result in a lose of coraline algae..

[kueytoc]

Some interesting facts...

Iodine in Marine Aquaria: Part I

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2003/chem.htm

Iodine in Reef Tanks 2: Effects on Macroalgae Growth

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/april2003/chem.htm

[FionaFiona]

wow, long article provided by bro kueytoc... will read when i ve the time =p thanks!