SALIFERT Iodine Profi Test kit for saltwater (I2)

Description

Product:

Iodine is present in natural sea water in a very low concentration (0.6 mg/L or 0.06 PPM) and this iodine occurs as several different species including iodide, iodate, molecular iodine and hypoiodite.
There is a misconception among many hobbyists that iodide predominates in natural sea water but in fact, it is iodate which is the predominant element.
Test kits which are not capable of detecting iodate are not suitable for aquarium use, since in a properly functioning tank most of the iodide will be transferred to iodate and any test kits not able to detect iodate will give a false, low iodine reading.
Iodine test kits should be capable of measuring all forms of naturally occurring iodine. The Salifert Test Kit is the only one offering this feature, measuring all naturally occurring iodine compounds and giving a reading of total iodine concentration.
Unlike many other test kits, the Salifert Iodine Profi-Test is free from interference from other elements found in saltwater, which means the results obtained are very accurate.
Color remains stable for several hours.
Scale goes from 0.01 – 0.15ppm and optimum level is 0.06 mg/L.
Can provide up to 40 tests.
For marine use only.

Use of so-called time released iodine supplements or supplements containing organically bound/complexed iodine species will give false results.
The presence of strong reducing substances such as ascorbic acid will also give false value. Some supplements do not contain ascorbic acid. Dechlorinators are also strong reducing substances.

Note:
Keep out of the reach of children! Only for aquarium hobby use.
The use of protective gloves and eye protection is recommended.
Please read the instructions carefully before using the product.

Salifert:
Salifert is a Netherlands base company that produces top of the line test kits as well as tank additives and foods for marine and reef aquariums. Salifert is well established and popular with hobbyist for their accurate and affordable test kits.

The Salifert Iodine Test for Reef Aquariums

Iodine is a trace element that reef keepers dose to support soft corals, certain shrimp moulting and overall invertebrate health, but it is consumed and broken down quickly, making it easy to overdose blind. This Salifert kit lets you confirm your level before topping up, which is the safer approach for the nano and mixed reefs many Singapore hobbyists run in compact flats.

Run the titration in good light and follow the reagent sequence exactly, since trace-element tests reward careful technique. Rather than dosing iodine on a fixed schedule and hoping, measure first so additions match actual demand. In our warm climate, biological activity stays high year-round, so consumption can be brisk on a stocked reef, but chasing the number with heavy dosing does more harm than a slightly low, stable reading.

Find the complete Salifert line in our water testing and treatment category. For how iodine fits the bigger picture, see our trace elements dosing guide and reef parameters guide.