Continuum Reef Basis Iodide 2 Liters
Stabilized ionic iodide supplement for all marine fish & reef aquaria.
Continuum
Reef Basis Iodide is a stabilized, safe iodide supplement, designed to
nourish organisms that require iodine. It is particularly useful for
soft corals of all kinds, particularly xenia, as well as gorgonians,
hard corals, tunicates, marine worms such as feather dusters, sponges,
macroalgae, and crustaceans, particularly shrimp. Growth rates in xenia
and gorgonians will likely improve with it's use. It helps all corals
and clams retain their coloration and shield against strong lighting.
Continuum Reef Basis Iodide contains no gluconate or polygluconate.
Use in aquarium keeping:
Iodine,
while present in better salt mixes, is rapidly removed through ozone,
skimming, carbon and other filtration and used up by inhabitants. It is
necessary, therefore, to supplement it for maximum invertebrate and
algae health, particularly if you have strong lighting. If you are
propagating corals, be sure to use Continuum Coral Exponential to
provide naturally ratioed amino acids for accelerated tissue growth
along with Continuum Reef Basis Calcium, Magnesium, and Strontium to
provide proper minerals for aragonite growth. Also, use Continuum Coral
Elements-N to add vitamins and trace minerals specifically designed for
corals. Continuum recommends that you maintain about .04 to .06 mg/l
(ppm) iodide level in your aquarium, if measuring.
Directions and protocol:
Shake
well prior to use. Add 1 capful (5 ml) per 50 US-gallons (200 L) of
marine aquarium water 2 to 3 times per week. Do not overdose!
Expert use:
Dosing
through use of a drip system is a superior method of addition. You may
mix it with buffers or alkaline supplements, but not with calcium,
strontium and similar products. See our website for compatibility of
supplements. Determine the amount of iodide consumption during the time
it takes to add the entire volume of your drip system. Determine the
amount of Reef Basis Iodide to add in milliliters by multiplying your
tank capacity in gallons by the amount you want to raise it in mg/l
(ppm) and by 2.5. (Example: if you have a 50 gallon tank and you want to
raise the level by .01 ppm with the entire dose, you would multiply 50 x
.01 x 2.5 which equals 1.25 ml of Reef Basis Iodide or about 1/4
capfuls). Continuum recommends that you maintain about .04 to .06 mg/l
(ppm) iodide level in your aquarium.
Size: 2 Liters