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11/17/2013, 04:45 PM | #1 |
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need to dip corals. regular iodine ok?
ok.. need help.. out of dip solution for corals. need to dip some frags. can I use iodine from the store that I normally use for like cuts. what ratio.
I lost to many frags to revive.. and forgot to pick up some other dips meds. thanks
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11/17/2013, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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bottle says providone iodine USP 10% w/v (equivalent to 1% titritable iodine)
what is the recommended dose.?
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11/18/2013, 08:18 AM | #3 |
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Yes, povidone iodine 10% is ok for dips. Acros 3ml / l for 25 min.
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11/18/2013, 08:34 AM | #4 |
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If you lost stuff using revive, good luck using the iodine. IME it's way to harsh on acros especially to kill the pests that come on that type of coral. I have never lost a frag to revive.
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