iodine element refill 100 mL
Iodine additive concentrate for coral reef aquariums
aqua biotica iodine element is an ideal source of elemental iodine. Iodine has a polyp-expanding effect on soft corals and large polyp stony corals (LPS). Iodine has particular coloring power in disk and crust anemones as well as in small polyp stony corals (SPS).
Iodine is available for corals and marine algae primarily in two forms: as elemental iodine (I-) and
as iodide (IO2-). At high redox potentials, iodine is oxidized very quickly to iodide, and also
Iodide is not stable for long in seawater. Constant re-dosing is required.
iodine element contains elemental iodine and therefore provides the aquarium with the ideal form of iodine, but is also effective when converted into iodide in the second oxidation state.
Iodine achieves the highest oxidation as iodate (IO3-), which is difficult to use for most organisms. In order to counteract the accumulation of iodate in the aquarium, a regular water change of approx. 5% per week is recommended.
Iodine helps in the metabolism of corals and algae in various physiological processes and takes on regulatory functions in the area of hormone and vitamin balance.
Particularly at high water temperatures in combination with radiation stress, iodine supplementation can prevent the risk of coral bleaching by reducing photo-oxidative stress in coral tissue.
Dosage recommendation: Swirl the bottle slightly before use.
2 drops per 100 liters of aquarium water per day.
Storage and Safety: Store in a dark place at room temperature. Keep away from children. Not suitable for consumption or for the production of pet food. Avoid contact with eyes. Don't swallow.
