Check the listing for details. Brightwell Aquatics Iodion. Condition: New. Listed at 12.69 USD. Home View All Listings Contact Us Feedback Menu Aquarium Supplies Pond Supplies FOUNTAIN PUMPS POND FILTER MEDIA POND FILTERS POND FOOD POND LIGHTING POND NETTING POND UV STERILIZERS POND WATER PUMPS POND WATER TREATMENTS GIFT CARDS Reptile Supplies Small Animal BIRD WILD BIRD Brightwell Aquatics Iodion Description Payment Shipping Returns Contact us Description Overview * Highly-concentrated, extended activity iodide solution. * Provides iodide, which is important to hermatypic corals and other invertebrates harboring zooxanthellae, macroalgae, and also to the health of fishes. * Stronger than most competing products. * The nature of iodide sources used makes Iodion more effective than standard iodide-solutions. * Suitable for use by aquarium hobbyists of all skill and experience levels. * Composed of purified water and ultra-high purity materials. * Formulated by a marine scientist. Technical Background Presence of iodine is vital to hermatypic invertebrates because it is used to detoxify excess oxygen produced by zooxanthellae. This oxygen irritates sensitive tissue. Corals and clams that appear to shrivel or close under intense lighting are likely attempting to shade their zooxanthellae symbionts to reduce the rate of oxygen production. Iodide essentially bonds with oxygen to form non-toxic iodate, relieving the need to shield zooxanthellae and enabling the host organism to open more fully. The predominant form of iodine in seawater is iodide. The natural seawater concentration of all iodine species combined is approximately 0.06 ppm, classifying it as a minor element. Even in this small concentration, iodine is required for survival of fishes, crustaceans, macroalgae and kelp, and hermatypic invertebrates alike. The importance of iodine in a reef aquarium cannot be overstated. Iodine binds rapidly with latent organic material and is passively removed by aggressive protein skimming and the use of organic-adsorption products such as activated carbon and specialty resins. The combined biological and chemical depletion of iodine necessitate that its concentration be monitored and the aquarium supplemented as needed. The rate at which iodine is extracted from the water is determined by the stocking density of reef-building livestock, type of lighting, and other biological, physical, and chemical conditions. Once the rate of iodine uptake in the aquarium has been determined, the proper dosing rate of this product can be easily calculated. All Brightwell Aquatics liquid water care supplements are made with purified water and high purity materials. We develop formulae for aquaria based on empirical data, using observation and measurement rather than theory. Instructions and Guidelines Basic: Shake product well before using. Add the amount recommended on the bottle to maintain the iodine concentration within a range of 0.04 - 0.06 ppm. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption. Contact poison control center if ingested. Payment Special financing available Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. Other offers may also be available. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Minimum monthly payments are required. Subject to credit approval. See terms- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. Shipping We offer free shipping within the United States. We can also ship your order overseas for an additional shipping fee. Orders placed Monday thru Friday before 2pm MST (excluding holidays) will be shipped the same day. Orders placed after 2pm MST will be shipped the following business day. Returns We take great pride in the quality of our merchandise. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the item(s) within 30 days of receiving the order. Please note that items must be in original, new condition to receive a full refund of the merchandise cost. Items that show signs of use or wear may be subject to a restocking fee. Contact us Click here to contact us Sign up to our NewsletterSign Up HomeView all listingsContact UsFeedback Copyright © 2022 ken's fish. All rights reserved. | Design by OCDesignsOnline