If you have a reef read this:

[RamJet]

I am on my second week trying out a new product called Lugol's Solution, it is made by Kent. It is a Bio-Available Iodine supplement. This product is unbeliveable! I have never seen my carpets, flower pot, anenomies, and other corals looking so full and healthy. I gave $18.00 U.S. for it, but it will last for ever, only 3 drops a week treats my 75 gallon reef. You have to try this product!
Man that sounds like a late night TV ad, but really give it a shot, you wont be sorry.
AND, if you order now we will send this amazing eye dropper absolutly free!
Order now wile supplys last, this is a one time offer and will not be sold again!
Your LFS should have it or should beable to get it for you. Take Care, Ram

 

[jams.alaskan]

It's fun to see you so jazzed about it!

ALASKA

 

[ostrow]

Ram: I'm sure you know this but in case others are reading. Be VERY careful using Lugol's. I had a pharmacist make up some as I was thinking of having it around as a dip for sick fish. Very effective and you could have used it in your FW dip. But be very very careful adding this to a tank. I'd go half dose half as often as the bottle recommends, and TEST for Iodine EVERY time before and after adding. This is stuff that can quickly wipe out everything if you OD.

BTW pharmacist made me like a quart for $9.

 

[RamJet]

Ostrow is always looking out for me, thanks a million! I have been testing, I used the full dose the first two times. My tank was a little deficient when I started. I will half it next week.
Here it is right off of the website for those who are not using it yet.
Directions: Lugol's Solution is VERY strong, and must not be overdosed! Add 1 drop per 25 gallons aquarium capacity weekly to sump or an area of high water flow. Can also be diluted in one cup of aquarium water and administered directly over xenia colonies or soft corals with rigid tubing or a pipette. Do not mix with other supplements outside the aquarium. To use as a dip for corals, in a separate bucket add 40 drops Lugol's Solution to 1 gallon aquarium water, and immerse coral for 10-15 minutes.

Considerations for use: Kent Lugol's Solution is a very strong source of iodine, and must be dosed carefully, according to the directions. Lugol's Solution is very useful for xenia, soft and stony corals, and other polyp cnidarians. This product is best applied to an aquarium by adding it to a strong current of water where it can be circulated into the aquarium over a prolonged period of time. Lugol's Solution can also be diluted at a ratio of 1 drop to 4 oz. aquarium water in a separate cup and targeted directly up-current from xenia colonies or soft corals, but take care when using this method (not all corals will react the same; stony corals do not generally appreciate this target method of applying Lugol's).

Great stuff, but too much of a good thing can be bad. Be careful when using it. Ram
Thanks Ostrow, I should have included this with the first post.

 

[Landlocked]

I also am using this stuff, and I give it two thumbs up!

I agree with you, ostrow, but on the bottle it does say (in all CAPS, even) DO NOT OVERDOSE. If you don't even bother to read the instructions, you most likely wouldn't have a reef anyway.

My xenia love it though, so I keep using mine. Anyone who wants a reef should seriously consider trying this.

 

[ostrow]

Landlocked ... there are people here who are very new to reef tanks and I just wanted to caution against blindly using the stuff. Although I have the Lugol's myself I am wary of adding anything to my tank (except calcium, obviously). I don't have an iodine test, and just don't want the hassle of testing iodine all the time.

At the same time, it's great you guys are getting good results. If you have the patience and inclination to take the steps needed, Lugol's is clearly worth considering.

 

[Great Lakes]

Just realized that this is the post I was replying yo a few days ago and had to cut and run.

I use the Lugols too. Sparingly.

Another must have for reefers is a food called Cyclops-eaze. Zoa keepers swear by it, and the fish go crazy for it.

GL

 

[RamJet]

I use cyclop-eeze, great stuff. The tank loves it, yep a good product. Even the fish get active and go a little bonkers when I put it in.
Cyclop-eezeÒare a selectively bred, biologically engineered microorganism which are cultured in a pristine arctic lake. The Cyclop-eeze are a decapod (10 legged) microscopic crustacean that are instantly characterized by their intense “blood orange” coloration. In fact, the Cyclop-eeze contain the highest known concentration of the fundamental and critical biological pigment Astaxanthene, accounting for their striking coloration. Complimenting this incredible pigmentation are previously unknown levels of the Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids (HUFA’s) especially those of the famed “omega-3” family. These highest levels of omega-3 HUFA’s are essential for larval aquaculture applications and typically exceed forty times (40 X) those obtained from hatching the highest quality Artemia eggs.
Cyclop-eeze are voraciously consumed by all animals because they are very rich in the attractant Betaine as well as other palatability factors. Experimental test results at leading academic institutions indicate that the Cyclop-eeze are highly stimulatory to the immune systems of most aquatic animals thus leading to greatly improved survival. Significant improvement in growth rates [an exceptional “Feed Conversion Ratio” (FCR)] indicates that Cyclop-eeze contain exceptional benefits, which meet and exceed traditional feedings of Artemia nauplii and inert, formulated diets.
Would this not be great for Darf Sea Horses? Beats having to feed them new hach bryne shrimp.

 

[Great Lakes]

Holy Moly Ramjet. Please tell me you cut and pasted that observation, and that it didn't just come off the top of your head

I mean, very informative, but if you have all that in your head, I would like to see what compilation of data might popup next

GL

 

[RamJet]

Unfortunatly, I am not bright enough to have that in my head. Cut and paste works best for me. check out these massive pecks though.

 

[Great Lakes]

My mind is too cluttered with tank chemistry calculations too retain any useful information.

My wife is astonished at the amount of bookmarks I have..

GL

 

[fishdudein]

I used Lugol's when I was taking cuttings from my soft corals to use as a dip immediately after cutting. Had no problems from any of my cuttings, everything took off well. However, when adding it to the tank as a supplement, I lost one of my two clownfish and have not used it since. This may or may not have been the result of the Lugol's, I am just assuming that it was the cause. Problem was probably in the dosing. My reef tank is 29 gal, I added one drop of Lugol to 2 quarts of aquarium water and added to the tank. After reading of you guys' testimonials, I may give it a try again. This time add 1 drop to 2 quarts, and only add 1 quart back to the reef. Any other suggestions appreciated.

 

[Great Lakes]

If you turn your 55 into a reef, one drop would be perfect....

GL

 

[fishdudein]

You know, Great Lakes, that thought has crossed my mind before. The goldfish and pleco combo have almost outgrown the 55, and I've messed with the idea of building an indoor pond for them, thus freeing up the 55 for "whatever"... Then I get to thinking that an indoor saltwater pond would be really cool also. Live rock "island" in the middle, maybe some mangroves, be a cool home for a stingray.

 

[fishdudein]

Kinda got off the subject of the thread....sorry