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Old 12-17-2006, 08:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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How do I go about making Iodine Dip and how long should I keep the nnew corals in it before putting them into my tank...thanks


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I put about 16 drops of iodine per quart of water directly into the bag that I bring the coral home in. I leave it in the dip for 15 minutes before taking the coral out of the bag and put it into the tannk.


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