Disinfecting a quarantine/hospitals tank.

[Rockymountainstream]

I just had my last guppy died of a parasite. I did separate him from the other. So I am not to worried about that. However I am done with taking any chances and would like to know some of the best ways to disinfect glass and decor? I am not worried about the gravel as it is easy to replace. Also It did not have live plants.
Thanks

 

[3Fishnight]

I seen on Youtube many people are doing 50/50 bleach and water solution and letting their decor/ nets sit in that for a few minutes keep in mind this could reduce the integrity of your nets over time making them ware and fray quicker. Then wiping your tank down with a similar bleach solution and rinsing everything( tank, nets,decor) really well in declorinated water( use your tank declorinator for this). I have used a vinegar solution to clean tanks before (smells a little) but i dont know if this kills every disease, i used it to get rid of white bugs everywhere that a wild caught bass brang in. I heard people use hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol solution. Ive heard people use a heavy salt concentration with water, this one could get messy with salt stains everywhere so you would have to rinse really well.

Maybe try 40/ 60, 30/70 bleach solution 50/50 might be overkill.

 

[Rockymountainstream]

I seen on Youtube many people are doing 50/50 bleach and water solution and letting their decor/ nets sit in that for a few minutes keep in mind this could reduce the integrity of your nets over time making them ware and fray quicker. Then wiping your tank down with a similar bleach solution and rinsing everything( tank, nets,decor) really well in declorinated water( use your tank declorinator for this). I have used a vinegar solution to clean tanks before (smells a little) but i dont know if this kills every disease, i used it to get rid of white bugs everywhere that a wild caught bass brang in. I heard people use hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol solution. Ive heard people use a heavy salt concentration with water, this one could get messy with salt stains everywhere so you would have to rinse really well.

Thanks for the info I think I'll the bleach

 

[ElysiumPlants]

Nine parts water to one part bleach.

 

[Rockymountainstream]

Maybe try 40/ 60, 30/70 bleach solution 50/50 might be overkill.

That's what I was wondering if I made it to strong it would hurt the silent.

 

[3Fishnight]

Or you could always treat with medications.Check out this video that helped me.

 

[Rockymountainstream]

Or you could always treat with medications.

I keep going back and forth on this. That being said he does make a good argument. With as many problems that I have had,I think I'll give it a try. Thanks again.

 

[3Fishnight]

I keep going back and forth on this. That being said he does make a good argument. With as many problems that I have had,I think I'll give it a try. Thanks again.

Yes they have a whole video on disinfecting tanks as well.