{"product_id":"seachem-reef-iodide","title":"SEACHEM Reef Iodide™","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilized potassium iodide source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant for soft tissue growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIodide is an important element required by invertebrates and many soft corals (gorgonians, sarcophytons, etc). Reef Iodide™ is a concentrated (8,000 mg\/L) stabilized potassium iodide source for reef aquaria that will restore and maintain iodide levels to those found in natural sea water. It is formulated to provide a safe source of iodide that will not convert to toxic free iodine under storage or reef conditions. Iodine is as toxic as chlorine and should never be used in a reef system. However, iodide is as safe as chloride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost iodine supplements on the market are simply potassium iodide or a medicinal disinfectant commonly known as Lugol’s Solution. Lugol’s is a highly concentrated iodine\/iodide solution that is highly toxic and intended for disinfection. Although such products are sold for use in reef aquaria, we believe the risks vastly outweigh the potential minor benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReef Iodide™ is formulated to provide a safe source of iodide that will not convert to toxic free iodine under storage or reef conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotassium iodide only products are a safer alternative but not very effective alone owing to the unstable nature of iodide in the aquarium environment. When added to an aquarium environment, iodide becomes unstable converting to elemental iodine (which is biocidal), iodate (which is useless to corals, toxic at elevated levels, and can't be tested for), and iodide which is the only form of iodine available to corals for uptake. These products' inherent instability makes them potentially dangerous to coral health. Unlike competing products, Reef Iodide™is complexed to a stabilizing compound in order to keep it in the iodide form when added to the aquarium. All of the product remains usable and fully bio-available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 mL (1 capful) for each 200 L (US 50 gallons) every other day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Add 1 mL for each 80 L (20 US gallons) daily to raise iodide by 0.10 mg\/L. If necessary, adjust amount so that iodide reads 0.06–0.08 mg\/L 6–12 hours after the last amount. Thereafter, use this amount daily and check iodide twice a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter determining the iodide consumption rate, set up a continuous drip system. Use the following formula (or skip the math and use our Dosage Calculator) to determine how much to add to your top-off water: m=0.125vi (m=mL of product to add to top off water, v=volume of tank in liters, i=amount to raise iodide in mg\/L). For example, if you want to raise iodide by 0.10 mg\/L in a 200 liter tank, then you would add 0.125x200x0.10=2.5 mL into the top-off water. [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 L].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is normal for iodide levels to decline after a few days. This results from utilization and chemical depletion. Therefore, amount and\/or frequency of use can be varied. Amount used can be adjusted based on coral response. To check iodide levels use Seachem’s MultiTest™ Iodine \u0026amp; Iodide test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; min-height: 1px; padding-right: 15px; padding-left: 15px; float: left; width: 380px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped font-size-sm\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: transparent; width: 350px; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: -10px; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 8px; text-align: left; line-height: 1.42857; vertical-align: bottom; border-top: 0px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003eAmounts per 1 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 8px; text-align: left; line-height: 1.42857; vertical-align: bottom; border-top: 0px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 8px; line-height: 1.42857; vertical-align: middle; border: none;\"\u003eIodide (I) (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 8px; line-height: 1.42857; vertical-align: middle; border: none;\"\u003e8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; min-height: 1px; padding-right: 15px; padding-left: 15px; float: left; width: 760px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-size-sm line-height-md\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 24px; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eIngredients: potassium iodide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":46918671564951,"sku":"00000116055604","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2890\/0503\/files\/product-media-469486.jpg?v=1774282237","url":"https:\/\/fishbowlpet.com\/products\/seachem-reef-iodide","provider":"Fish Bowl Aquarium \u0026 Pet Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}