I am going to be upgrading to a larger aquarium and I want to keep some of the live plants I have and transfer them. The fish I had in the old aquarium was sick, how do I disinfect the plants so I don't transfer the bacteria without killing them?
How do I disinfect my live plants?
You have to wash them with warm water first, and then wash again with Potassium Permanganate solution, 1 part in 10 part water. Then you can directly place it back on your tank.
Reply:The cheapest method would be either ......
1. Ten minute soak in Potassium permangenate.
2. Soak in 1 part household bleach 10 part water. For one or two mintues.
For both remember to rinse very very well. I would usually soak them in fresh water for 1/2 an hour even after rinsing before putting them in the tank. This is not only good for plants the latter is also good for decor and plastic filter parts after a serious disease outbreak.
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