Danny LeVeck Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 What’s the safest and most effective way to sterilize all your aquarium tools to prevent recontamination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Good question. I think that our LFS uses some sort of blue-tinted treatment . . . I'd be guessing . . . maybe a diluted methylene blue? But for some solid recommendations, check out the Rachel O'Leary video below. In general, a 1 part bleach to 10 parts scalding hot water solution, leave items immersed for at least 5 minutes, then move to a separate container with water + heavy dose of dechlorinator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 @Fish Folk @Danny LeVeck this might be dumb, but when you're talking about tools, what are you talking about? Should I bleach the tweezers I use to feed frozen bloodworms and the turkey baster I use to suck out the uneaten food every time? I've just been using Dawn dish soap and extremely hot water followed by a long hot water rinse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I honestly don’t do much cleaning beyond hot rinses unless there’s sickness. I probably should... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny LeVeck Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Jennifer V said: @Fish Folk @Danny LeVeck this might be dumb, but when you're talking about tools, what are you talking about? Should I bleach the tweezers I use to feed frozen bloodworms and the turkey baster I use to suck out the uneaten food every time? I've just been using Dawn dish soap and extremely hot water followed by a long hot water rinse. Yes tools like that. I had a disease issue in my tank resurface. It’s what made me think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 You can use 3% hydrogen peroxide solution in a bucket and leave them for 24 hour and than rinse you equipment in clean water 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.W. Wetarm Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 What would be the harm OR benefit of an alcohol dip and hot water rinse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyMomma Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 7:13 AM, Danny LeVeck said: What’s the safest and most effective way to sterilize all your aquarium tools to prevent recontamination? Hi, I am new to this forum, but just wanted to share; I had this exact Question. I noticed Petco uses a blue solution But Petsmart has a green one. I don't use bleach, it's harsh on my lungs. I did some googling & it seems a lot of people use peroxide. I tried it- soaked, then rinsed the next day, and was happy with the results! I also found a product called "Jungle Net Soak" it's seems to be a Diluted methylene Blue Product, I ordered it just recently but it also seems to work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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