katebr Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 how do you disinfect sponge in sponge filter?? just throw it away and get new ones or disinfect?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 You can disinfect with hydrogen peroxide or bleach, with hydrogen peroxide being the safer alternative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katebr Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Thank you for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyM Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) I wonder if you can take the sponge part off and boil it... Edited January 26, 2023 by MattyM grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavdad45 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I just squeeze it out with old aquarium water, Gets rid of gunk, but maintains healthy bacteria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOtrees Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 How much time do you have, what level of confidence are you looking for (how "nuked" do you need it to be), and do you have a budget to replace the sponge if bleaching or boiling destroys it? Do you have reason to believe the sponge is infected with something that will affect future fish? If so, is the disease something that can live without hosts or out of water for a period of time? It might be that all you need to do is let the sponge dry out for 2-3 months. However, if you feel like it needs bleaching to deal with whatever, and you don't think peroxide or vinegar or time will kill it, you might be better (for your own peace of mind if nothing else) to just buy a new sponge. There's no single answer here, sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katebr Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 yes i agree the best and safest thing to do is just buy a new sponge Thank You everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 May I ask, why do you need to disinfect your sponge filter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndEEss Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 1:47 PM, Mynameisnobody said: May I ask, why do you need to disinfect your sponge filter? That’s the question I was going to ask, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc24 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 3:25 PM, AndEEss said: That’s the question I was going to ask, too. The only occurrence I am aware of is sanitizing a hospital set-up after a known (or unknown) pathogen or parasite has been within the space. Especially if the fish did not recover and return to the main tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) On 1/26/2023 at 12:54 PM, katebr said: how do you disinfect sponge in sponge filter?? just throw it away and get new ones or disinfect?? Soak it in plain seltzer in the dark overnight. Parasites and bacteria do not survive and no chemical residue remains. Hydrogen peroxide soak for 1 hour is my next go to. Also no chemical residue. Edited January 27, 2023 by Guppysnail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katebr Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 3:47 PM, Mynameisnobody said: May I ask, why do you need to disinfect your sponge filter? bacterial disease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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