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[ryshark]

Noted something interesting. Months ago my ICP test would show Iodine around 36. Started using the Hanna nitrite with Red Sea regent test. Found about 0.2 ml a day would keep it between 67-75. This month I started dosing the KZ FlatWormStop. After I started using it, the iodine level shot up to over 100+. Stopped dosing and it stays between 80-100. Only thing I can see that caused the change was the FlatWormStop.

Yeah, it’s well documented in R2R threads that FWS increases iodine.

 

[ryshark]

Yeah, it’s well documented in R2R threads that FWS increases iodine.

I’ve also read that it’s a different type of iodine, but I don’t know about that.

 

[AKL1950]

I’ve also read that it’s a different type of iodine, but I don’t know about that.

Not sure about that, but using the Hanna/Red Sae testing definitely showed an increase in iodine level.

 

[billyocean]

Noted something interesting. Months ago my ICP test would show Iodine around 36. Started using the Hanna nitrite with Red Sea regent test. Found about 0.2 ml a day would keep it between 67-75. This month I started dosing the KZ FlatWormStop. After I started using it, the iodine level shot up to over 100+. Stopped dosing and it stays between 80-100. Only thing I can see that caused the change was the FlatWormStop.

Yeah...fws has iodine in it.

 

[billyocean]

I think low iodine is worse than high iodine...I've been at 1200 before and nothing happened.

 

[ryshark]

I think low iodine is worse than high iodine...I've been at 1200 before and nothing happened.

Same. I was dosing the recommended amount on the iodide bottle and ended up way high. I think around 900, and I didn’t have any issues going on. After realizing it, I cut way back on the iodide dosing.

 

[billyocean]

Same. I was dosing the recommended amount on the iodide bottle and ended up way high. I think around 900, and I didn’t have any issues going on. After realizing it, I cut way back on the iodide dosing.

Yep....don't follow seachems directions..lol. great product....waaaaay over estimation on dosing...and I was still dosing half the recommended dose

 

[ryshark]

Yep....don't follow seachems directions..lol. great product....waaaaay over estimation on dosing...and I was still dosing half the recommended dose

I was also dosing way less. I think only 1/4. The one bottle I have will probably last forever. Especially since I dose FWS. As I eluded to above, I don’t know if FWS is a supplement for iodide or not.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Sounds like I am overcomplicating things again. I am dosing FWS (when I remember to) 3 times per week so should help with the iodine.

I will just get the potassium kit and go from there.

 

[robanister]

I’ve also read that it’s a different type of iodine, but I don’t know about that.

Raised my icp significantly

 

[ReeferZ1227]

Noted something interesting. Months ago my ICP test would show Iodine around 36. Started using the Hanna nitrite with Red Sea regent test. Found about 0.2 ml a day would keep it between 67-75. This month I started dosing the KZ FlatWormStop. After I started using it, the iodine level shot up to over 100+. Stopped dosing and it stays between 80-100. Only thing I can see that caused the change was the FlatWormStop.

Same conclusion. I did not test my iodine but i was dosing per instructions and noticed a crash in consumption a week later. Definitely an instance of OD and suspected iodine as aquavitro fuel also contains iodine. I hate KZ products for not knowing what and how much is in it - something so critical for reefkeeping but when i say that dormant corals immediately based, all things the same, i was impressed.

 

[ReeferZ1227]

Sounds like I am overcomplicating things again. I am dosing FWS (when I remember to) 3 times per week so should help with the iodine.

I will just get the potassium kit and go from there.

I snagged the salifert K kit and its been great so far. I recommend just snagging the cheap bag of food grade potassium chloride on amazon. Ya literally just measure out a few grams and mix with 10-20mL of water, done. Obviously use the calculator, i think 5-7gr was about 10ppm in 100 gal

 

[robanister]

Was today the last ship day? Who else is expecting....?

 

[Miclmcorallover]

Was today the last ship day? Who else is expecting....?

i believe he posted yesterday the last of the shipments were going out

 

[Thuan]

i believe he posted yesterday the last of the shipments were going out

So we have 3 sticker prizes claimed so far?

 

[robanister]

So we have 3 sticker prizes claimed so far?

thats what i was getting at...last days a charm

 

[Ado]

No winner sticker here but mystery was a little purple acro

 

[andrewj1212]

Yeah no sticker here

 

[billyocean]

No sticker here

 

[robanister]

No sticker here lol ROFL just had to join in the no sticker fun! FOMO