Difference between Iodine and Iodide?

[biotoxin]

So what is the major difference between the two? I was told that a lot of soft corals like iodine but i have no idea what iodide is.

 

[reefrunner69]

Iodide: A binary compound of iodine, or one which may be regarded as binary; as, potassium iodide.

 

[sumphead]

Boy that cleared things up. 8O I have always wondered myself but never asked.

 

[biotoxin]

well that was a nice websters dictionary answer, im looking for something a little more in depth so...BUMP

 

[steve-s]

Iodide is an inorganic form of iodine.

Try these....
Iodine in Marine Aquaria: Part I , by Randy Holmes-Farley
Iodine in Reef Tanks 2: Effects on Macroalgae Growth , by Randy Holmes-Farley

Cheers
Steve