Feeding Toadstool.

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by andru1313, Mar 6, 2009.

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  1. andru1313

    andru1313 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Ok got my first piece of coral and its a toadstool. LFS guy said iodine is what I should add to the tank. I bought a bottle. I have a 24 gallon so half a cap full twice a week? Do you have a test kit for iodine for me to make sure my levels are ok? Just need a little hand holding thanks.
     
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    No Need buddy!

    Toadstools get all their nutriotional needs from light. You shouldnt have to dose Iodine if you do regular water changes! But keep the bottle! It will come in handy for when you need to do an iodine dip!
     
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  3. andru1313

    andru1313 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Oh ok. Thanks so much.. Should I test for iodine just to make sure I am where I should be?
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    why not?!
     
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  5. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have a 60 gal tank and I add 2 DROPS a week... sometimes..... Maybe I need to add more, but better safe then sorry....

    I have a 24 gallon so half a cap full twice a week
    That sounds like ALOT to me ....

    Till I got a test kit, I would lay off the iodine ..

    Stuff you add for filter feeders will also do your Leather good.. And Mushrooms are good to start with..

    Good Luck, Larry
     
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  6. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Tag. I was also wondering about iodine test kits. :)
     
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