What does Iodine have to do with crustaceans?
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sir_dudeguy
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Pretty much what rxonco said...not positive, but i'm pretty sure i've read that on here somewhere....it helps with their molting.
mhhauser321
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is it necassary
is it something all aquarists use
is it something all aquarists use
kau_cinta_ku
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your regular water changes is all you need to replenish your iodine. no need to add extra
sir_dudeguy
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like dc, i dont dose it, and like kau said, your water changes take care of that anyways.
As others have advised it's not necessary if you perform regular water changes.
I no longer dose Iodine as it was too difficult to properly regulate. I found that adding too much too quickly caused spontaneous molting and even death in some crustaceans.
Brett
I no longer dose Iodine as it was too difficult to properly regulate. I found that adding too much too quickly caused spontaneous molting and even death in some crustaceans.
Brett
RicksReefs
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excess iodine (and other metals, etc) can settle/be incorporated on the exoskeleton and actually force a crustaecean to molt, many times prematurely. twisted legs, whiskers, or death can result.
Amphiprion
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This is true. Besides, most of the iodine that is required for normal physiological processes is found in the diet--there should be no need to supplement it directly into the water.
mhhauser321
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so why do they sell it at the stores if its not even neccesary and it is found in the food and in your water when you do water changes.
Travis L. Stevens
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Like most commercially available products, it's just a way to get money off of suckers.
With that said, that isn't 100% true. Someone who really knows what they are doing and has a specific setup could possibly need extra Iodine. On the other hand, if they know what they are doing/testing or have such a specialized setup, I doubt that they need to rely on aquarium-industry grade chemicals.
RicksReefs
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some people would rather dose things than do a water change... your LFS caters to both kinds of people...
Amphiprion
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What instance would that be? I haven't found a single organism that is kept that needs added iodine levels beyond those added in regular water changes and food. Even in the organisms that sequester it, there is absolutely no proof that they even need it. The only thing your exception could be applicable to (that I can think of) would be a laboratory--the only place that would have the proper equipment to monitor iodine levels. IMHO, that is the only area where it has its place.
mhhauser321
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I guess i would probably be more partial to what bambalam says, i guess i am more of a old timer.
Well i might be something i might consider doing once a month in a small amount just for good health
matt
Well i might be something i might consider doing once a month in a small amount just for good health
matt
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2003/chem.htm
That article discusses iodine. There isn't any evidence that dosing is useful in a reef tank. Iodine can be harmful, so be careful if you do choose to dose.
That article discusses iodine. There isn't any evidence that dosing is useful in a reef tank. Iodine can be harmful, so be careful if you do choose to dose.
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