Adding Iodine for Invertebrates

[George]

Originally Posted by LeanneP

If I am doing weekly water changes of about 15 percent is it still a good idea to add iodine as well for my invertebrates? I have cleaner shrimp and pepper mints that do fine without adding extra but I have not had any luck with coral banded shrimp.
Leanne

There is no reason to add iodine into our tanks. The artificial salt, in addition to the foods we feed our critters with, are high on iodine. Majority of our tanks have iodine level that is higher than that of NSW. Don't believe me, read the following article by Ron Shimek.
http://www.dtplankton.com/articles2.html

Beside, iodine helps shrimps molt is a misunderstanding. Iodine is toxic to shrimps. They molt in order to get rid of excess iodine in their bodies, among other functions.

[monocus]

i haven't added iodide for months since i got my checker.using seachem reef salt,and it's always very high