Iodine?

[sohal1025]

Just purchased some and will post if any changes occurs.

 

[sohal1025]

Ok, got some (Seachem brand)
the bottle says on the back that "Iodine is as toxic as chlorine and should never be used in a reef system"
What gives or am I reading this wrong?

 

[the budman]

the stuff i use is reef safe iodiDe. theres a difference. look at the link in my last post and read the info provided there. hope it helps. dont use the iodiNe untill you are sure.

 

[sohal1025]

The description on the bottle starts with "Reef Iodide is a concentrated stabilized potassiun iodide source for reef aquaria that will restore..........."
I figured that it is reef safe, or no?
also says"will not convert to toxic free iodine under storage or reef conditions"

 

[the budman]

if it says that on your bottle than it should be reef safe. i looked at fosters and only saw seachem iodiDe. maybe what you read about iodiNe being unsafe was a warning to not try and use it.

 

[sohal1025]

Ok, thanks for the help.

 

[sohal1025]

This id the stuff I got.

http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/ReefIodide.html

 

[the budman]

you are safe

 

[StanD]

If you look at the WetWebMedia web site searching under Iodine there is some excellent info regarding Iodine vs. Iodide.

StanD

 

[sohal1025]

Thanks, I am going to use this stuff. Just was extra cautious. Don't want to crash my reef,,,,Ya know?