Iodine test kit

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    nudy6969 RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT

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    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?
     
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    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.
     
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    nudy6969 RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT

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    i do but if i want to add a suplement dont i have to have a est kit.
     
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    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.
     
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    nudy6969 RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT

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    the lfs guy said i need it for xienas or they will do poorly
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    nudy6969 RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT

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    k thanx guys. and is it fine if my xiena gets medium current?
     
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    Yeah,you xenia will do fine in a medium current.I've seen them things grow in heavy flows.
     
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    nudy6969 RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT

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