Iodine Levels?

[Squado]

Does anyone know what the appropriate iodine levels are for a reef with fish and live rock? I just got a test kit and am testing it now. TIA....

 

[Devilishturtles]

I believe anywhere from .05-.06 ppm is suitable. Marine salt mixes should automatically bring your iodine level to this though. Are you supplementing?

 

[Squado]

I did for a couple of weeks ago and that was like a month and a half ago. I stopped supplementing about two weeks ago when I realized that I should test for it before I dose. My readings are hard to tell, but it looks like it is at about .7 or .8. When is iodine hazardous?

 

[dorian965]

not sure when it becomes a problem. lots of info says if you have pulsating zenia that you should keep your iodine levels high, especially when fragging, but i havent seen any evidence that it matters. i guess the zenia use iodine more than other corals.

i dosed my tank for about a 1 1/2 month and actually noticed a decline in health. not sure if it were due to the iodine or not. the level was at around .8.
sorry im not much help.

 

[MarineFlake]

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

 

[Electrobes]

In reality no iodine test kit is accurate.. it is volatile.. minute it drops into your water.. poof it gets taken.