clownfish45
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what is the trick to get zoas to grow and spred fast. I herd iodine is one way is this true. What do I need to do to get these guys to spred? I have a 25 gal nano and a 130 gal tank.
need to know how too........
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killingseed
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lights! lights are a key and i dont mean pc's. had those they grow ok. thing i doubled my growth rate when i switch to mh and soem t5's, now they grow like crazy.
clownfish45
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I have a 14k sunpod on my 24gal. But what about iodine does it help or not.
coralfarm123
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I would say no on the iodine. Lighting, flow, and a proper ALK, Calcium, Mag balance along with feeding your tank is all you need to make zoanthids grow like crazy.
killingseed
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i'd say no on the iodine for growth as well.
clownfish45
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what is the best stuff to feed with? For my 24gal and my 130gal?
I agree % 100 with you guys on the iodine. I would never even consider dosing iodine without a very reliable test kit. Even then you won't get an exact reading on Iodate. If you iodine concentration exceeds 0.06 NSW, ( Natural Seawater) you are placing your system in grave danger of an iodine overdose. The results would be exceeding this level.
Years ago, I use to max out a tank with just good lighting and current. I mean long ago, I didn't even feed. Today, as stated above, good lighting ( good PAR levels) , very good current, preferably variable, and near stable levels as stated above and you're good to go. Feeding is just an added benefit.
If just starting out a tank, one can never expect to get excellent growth from the jump. An aged system, and I speak from my own experience and a few friends of mine, will yield much better growth.
BTW, I periodically add iodine via Reef Plus, but be sure to know your iodine update daily if you are going to ever use Lugols directly.
Mucho Reef
Years ago, I use to max out a tank with just good lighting and current. I mean long ago, I didn't even feed. Today, as stated above, good lighting ( good PAR levels) , very good current, preferably variable, and near stable levels as stated above and you're good to go. Feeding is just an added benefit.
If just starting out a tank, one can never expect to get excellent growth from the jump. An aged system, and I speak from my own experience and a few friends of mine, will yield much better growth.
BTW, I periodically add iodine via Reef Plus, but be sure to know your iodine update daily if you are going to ever use Lugols directly.
Mucho Reef
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geoxman
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I have an absurd amount of polyps and my Iodide requirement seems to be much higher and things suffer if they are below 0.10mg/l. I do not know the exact science in keeping raised iodide levels but it has worked great for certain polyps.
With a new tank I would not worry about the levels as regular water changes will compensate and your coral load is not at peak.
It would be an interesting thread on the iodide/iodine supplement as well.
good luck and happy reefing
With a new tank I would not worry about the levels as regular water changes will compensate and your coral load is not at peak.
It would be an interesting thread on the iodide/iodine supplement as well.
good luck and happy reefing
REALLY? What kind of test kits do you use? I've heard of 0.08 or 9, but 0.10mg/I? Man that is pushing it. I've seen negative result in my tank at 0.08 . Pheeew , you go Geo !!! I've seen Elegance corals crash at 0.10 man, LOL
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