Pink Tip acting really strange after Iodine treatment

justdugan

justdugan

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Well I should kick myself for messing with something like this, but oh well. Yesterday I was at my LFS, and I asked about my soft corals and what additional care, if any, to give them.
So my guy tells me phytoplankton (phytoplex) and a little Iodide/Iodine, Kent Marine Tech 1 to be exact. So I add one cap full last night of Iodine (the bottle says 2 caps per 50gl, I have a 37) I wake up this morning to find my anenome really tiny and not moving hardly at all. I figured it was still early and he'd wake up more like he usually does.
Well I just get in from work to see him in the same condition when I left. VERY small. I've had this guy for about a month now and he's been thriving. Water params all look good. Was it the iodine that hurt him?
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

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Originally Posted by Justdugan
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Well I should kick myself for messing with something like this, but oh well. Yesterday I was at my LFS, and I asked about my soft corals and what additional care, if any, to give them.
So my guy tells me phytoplankton (phytoplex) and a little Iodide/Iodine, Kent Marine Tech 1 to be exact. So I add one cap full last night of Iodine (the bottle says 2 caps per 50gl, I have a 37) I wake up this morning to find my anenome really tiny and not moving hardly at all. I figured it was still early and he'd wake up more like he usually does.
Well I just get in from work to see him in the same condition when I left. VERY small. I've had this guy for about a month now and he's been thriving. Water params all look good. Was it the iodine that hurt him?
Well... I would have to say yes based on your description of what happened. As a general rule that every hobbiest should adhere to. Never dose anything you do not test for... case in point.
I would suggest a water change, possibly a large one to start and see what happens. Then in 2 or 3 days do another one depending on how things look maybe another large one. HTH good luck.
 
paxrom

paxrom

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I wonder if activated carbon will help you get rid of the iodines much faster+ more effectively
I don;t know, ask around
 
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