need to dip corals. regular iodine ok?

Chicago · 11/17/2013, 04:45 PM

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

Chicago · 11/17/2013, 05:01 PM

bottle says providone iodine USP 10% w/v (equivalent to 1% titritable iodine)

what is the recommended dose.?

Reef Bass · 11/18/2013, 08:18 AM

Yes, povidone iodine 10% is ok for dips. Acros 3ml / l for 25 min.

Piper27 · 11/18/2013, 08:34 AM

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.

11/17/2013, 04:45 PM	#1
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	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 __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

11/17/2013, 05:01 PM	#2
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	bottle says providone iodine USP 10% w/v (equivalent to 1% titritable iodine) what is the recommended dose.? __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

11/18/2013, 08:18 AM	#3
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Yes, povidone iodine 10% is ok for dips. Acros 3ml / l for 25 min. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

11/18/2013, 08:34 AM	#4
Piper27 I love bengals Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Manassas Virginia Posts: 2,512	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.