Normal Iodine to dose tank??

[hbpencil]

Hi all,

Have anyone tried using those normal iodine that we usually get from pharmacy to dose your marine fish tank? Is it harmful? Possible?

Thanks.

[mhermie]

iodine is harmful n toxic to reef tank. what we normally dose is iodide.

[Reefbum]

YEah man. NO Iodine for tank.

[ryz]

was thinking Lab grade potassium Iodide from science labs.. can use? hehe

[Gouldian]

Most iodine available for Marine consist of Potassium Iodide - even lugol.

"Lugol's Iodine (also called "Lugol's solution") was first developed by the French physician, Jean Lugol, in 1829. It is a transparent brown liquid consisting of 10 parts potassium iodide (KI) to 5 parts iodine to 85 parts of (distilled) water"

Most iodine we find in pharmacy are Povidone Iodine which is a more potent form of Iodine. Look at the write-up below and decide whether you dare to dose into your tank.

"Ophthalmic surgeons have come to appreciate the possibility of reducing post-operative infections, including endophthalmitis, by effective pre-operative preparation. However, even by the 1980s, pre-operative preparation of the eye had not been scientifically validated. A series of investigations were then conducted to evaluate various aspects of this preparation - to reduce the bacterial flora of the eye. By far the most effective measure was to place a drop of 5% povidone-iodine ophthalmic solution on the eye before surgery. Bacterial colonies were reduced by 91% and species by 50%."

I have tried very hard to look for Potassium Iodide from pharmacy for very long hoping to buy bulk and save some $$$ than buying those commercially packed for Marine trade. But to no avail, if got lobang, let me know.

[Gouldian]

was thinking Lab grade potassium Iodide from science labs.. can use? hehe

Bro, according to Anothny Calfo - can use. Got Lobang????

[hbpencil]

Managed to find Potassium Iodide, Lab Grade 99.5% purity. Minimum is to buy 1Kg at $150.

Anyone interested? Thinking of spliting for 250g each. Pls PM me asap if you are interested.

Thanks.

[Gouldian]

Bro, what you mean by 1kg $150? Does in comes in liquid form?

I am interested leh.

[hbpencil]

Hi, PMed you already.

It comes in powder form, 1kg for $150. Do let me know if you're interested.