Description
Our Coral Essentials, Coral Power Iodine is a concentrated blend of Potassium Iodide 10,000 ppm (1%) for marine aquariums. It is essential for healthy growth of both soft and hard coral as well as the promotion of healthy macroalgae growth. Iodine is also used for enhanced blue colouration in corals.
Additional benefits of dosing iodine in a marine aquarium:
- Supports coral and invertebrate health – Iodine is used by many marine invertebrates (corals, soft corals, anemones, some sponges, mollusks) for metabolic processes and in production of hormones, pigments, and protective compounds.
- Aids coloration and pigmentation – Adequate iodine can help maintain or enhance natural pigmentation in soft corals, some sessile invertebrates, and sea anemone, which allow them to adapt to varying light conditions and provide their tissue with protection from UV radiation
- Promotes proper molting and crustacean health – Iodine contributes to exoskeleton formation, normal molting and physiological function in crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), reducing molting problems when levels are adequate.
- Supports immune and antimicrobial defenses – Iodine is involved in halogen-based biochemical pathways that organisms use for antimicrobial defenses and wound repair.
- Complements other trace elements and overall stability. Maintaining natural trace halide ratios (Cl–, Br–, I–) helps recreate seawater chemistry; iodine dosing can correct depletion from prolonged ozonation/advanced oxidation or frequent water treatment.
To ensure healthy coral, invertebrates and macroalgae, maintain a dosing plan as detailed below using our Trace Elements Dosing Calculator. Variances above and below the recommended dosing can be made depending on your own tank conditions and density of coral present.
Available in 50mL