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davetherave Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 12-May-2004	Hi everyone I have two tanks How can i steralise "instruments" (nets, syphons etc) so I do not not cross contaminate infections/algae spore between the two? Thanks in advance Dave
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I would think that dipping them into boiling water would be the best and safest solution. Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
davetherave Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 12-May-2004	But would not this melt the mesh and plastic?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	They have special net disinfector. http://thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/net/Class//T1/F11+0192+0108/EDP/6918/Itemdy00.aspx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Lucylou Hobbyist Posts: 82 Kudos: 87 Votes: 40 Registered: 12-Aug-2003	I think my LFS uses a dilute Betadine solution. You can get it from a chemist/pharmacy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Boiling water shouldn't melt the plastic, it may make your tubing more flexible initially, but I would think the melting point would be much higher. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	davetherave It would be impossible to steralise to a 100%. If you are that fussy I would buy another complete set and keep them seperated. This will be the only way to be 100% sure there is no cross over of any problems. You can buy solutions that you equipment can be kept in but I have no idea what it is called. Keith Last edited by keithgh at 04-May-2005 02:33 Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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