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DaveK · 06-22-2007, 03:37 PM

I have found Xenia to be a coral that succeeds or fails for reasons that are not entirely clear.

Like you I have read other opinions about the use of iodine with Xenia. I've tried both ways and didn't see any real difference. I also believe that it's possible to over dose iodine and in extreme cases that can kill corals.

Another factor would be the salt you are using, some are higher in iodine that others.

Personally I would not use iodine, unless I had a problem after putting the coral in. The I would get an iodine test kit, and test water first before adding anything. Never take the iodine level above what is found in natural SW.

Don't be afraid to try other brands of salt.

06-22-2007, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 648 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does Xenia need Iodine/Iodide? I have found Xenia to be a coral that succeeds or fails for reasons that are not entirely clear. Like you I have read other opinions about the use of iodine with Xenia. I've tried both ways and didn't see any real difference. I also believe that it's possible to over dose iodine and in extreme cases that can kill corals. Another factor would be the salt you are using, some are higher in iodine that others. Personally I would not use iodine, unless I had a problem after putting the coral in. The I would get an iodine test kit, and test water first before adding anything. Never take the iodine level above what is found in natural SW. Don't be afraid to try other brands of salt.