Iodine and shrimp

[TKOS]

I can't remember who mentioned in this group, but a big old thanks goes out to the person that mentioned using Marine Iodine additive in freshwater tanks with ghost and amano shrimp. Ever since I started adding the stuff a month ago, I noticed that my shrimp molt quite often and are much more active.

Last night I actually caught one Amano eating his molt. Mmmmmm.

Anyone with freshwater shrimp or snails should really think about an iodine additive.

 

[WharfRat]

Be very careful with Iodine. Its possible to poison your tank. I strongly suggest getting a test kit to monitor the levels.

 

[LittlePuff]

You are welcome. And I agree with Fred about being very careful not to overdose with it.

Kim

 

[Snake Eyez]

So what is the proper dosing?

 

[LittlePuff]

I've been using one drop per 5gal, but could probably use less.

Kim

 

[Max]

Please, be very careful about adding Iodine if you aren't testing for it. I keep salt water with some inverts that really use a lot of it like xenia. I only need to add a bit about once a month at this point. The frequency has been increasing as of late. The first 6-7 months of this tanks life it really didn't need any additions ," the fist month I followed my lfs stores & manufactures directions " It had a pretty big population of crabs, shrimp, snails and literally millions of copepods. I know that there has been at least one post on the s.w. boards about a person having major problems with his tank due to a probable overdose. Not flaming you just a warning. Test or have your water tested before you add any trace elements. A lot of times your critters uptake won't quite follow the manufactures recommendations and some can be pretty toxic.
hth
Chris

 

[LittlePuff]

Thank you. I didn't know tests for iodine existed(never done saltwater). Will the test tell me what the good levels of iodine are or do you have an idea?

Kim