Iodine test kit

[nudy6969]

does api make an iodine test kit? i just bought a xiena and i nees a way to test my iodine levels. the reason i want api one is because i dont want to pay $40 for a fricken test kit. i could not find any cheaper ones. on any what kind of current level should the xiena be placed at?

 

[reeffreak]

Seachem makes an iodine test kit for around $10.I'm not sure if API does though.You really don't have to to test for iodine if you do water changes regularly.

 

[nudy6969]

i do but if i want to add a suplement dont i have to have a est kit.

 

[ccCapt]

Yes, you should have a test kit for anything you dose, but there is no reason to dose iodine. As reeffreak said, water changes will replenish any iodine and/or trace elments that gets used by the tanks inhabitants.

 

[nudy6969]

the lfs guy said i need it for xienas or they will do poorly

 

[reeffreak]

Maybe testing and dosing iodine is good in a heavily stocked softies tank.In a 12g with one xenia-not so much.Go ahead and test if you prefer but don't dose your system unless there's a need for it.

 

[yote]

Sounds to me like the LFS was trying to sale you some iodine.
The only time I ever use iodine is to dip a new coral.

 

[Piggy]

I don't think API makes a test for it. I ended up buying the Seachem one. I like to keep a eye on anything in my tank. My iodine has been low so I do add when needed.

 

[nudy6969]

k thanx guys. and is it fine if my xiena gets medium current?

 

[yote]

Yeah,you xenia will do fine in a medium current.I've seen them things grow in heavy flows.

 

[nudy6969]

the lfs guy had them in a small 5 gall with low light and no current and they were growing like crazy.

 

[Piggy]

Mine are in moderate current and are spreading.