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Anubias
Wed Apr 05, 2006, 02:40 AM
Hi All,

Is there a way you can sterilise your plants to rid them of potential bacteria and parasites before putting them into your tank? I am going to purchase a few and don't want to risk introducing nasties!

Cheers

grch36
Sat Apr 08, 2006, 01:46 AM
I found this to be a great help on plant steralizing.

http://www.aquariaplants.com/plantdipsbaths.htm

vicky
Sat Apr 08, 2006, 10:23 AM
one cheap way is to dip them in potassium permanganate solution.
(i get it from my college's Chemistry Lab. for free!!)

marg
Sat Apr 08, 2006, 11:18 PM
Does anyone know where you can purchase Pottasium Permanganate?


I read the article grch36 referred to and find it interesting that it disinfects your nets - with 4 tanks I am always worrying about transferring diseases between tanks ( touch wood so far I haven't had any diseases, but you never know - better to be safe than sorry).,

Regards,

Marg.
Regards,

Marg.