Cleaning used Gravel

Marala · Oct 11, 2005

What is the best way to disinfect used gravel? I have heard a bunch of ideas, but I am not sure which is the best to get rid of any possible bacteria.

SuperiorMN · Oct 11, 2005

Rinsing with a 1:20 bleach:water mix usually works. You might add a little more bleach if you're really trying to get it clean.

RTR · Oct 12, 2005

I prefer using OxiClean, as it rinses away more easily.

branflake12 · Oct 12, 2005

careful with that bleach ratio, i did a 1:25 bleach on my jet black rocks and ended up with a bucket of offish grey...looks like slate now though. Even some of the "natural" rocks are either colorized that way or will bleach out some. I second the oxy clean idea.

StreetCypher · Oct 12, 2005

I've always just poured and soaked in boiling water, good enough IMO

Jericho · Oct 12, 2005

I always boiled my rocks.

tomm10 · Oct 12, 2005

I'll second RTR's Oxyclean suggestion. Its a good cleaner, rinses very easily and does not smell as strongly as bleach.

Marala · Oct 12, 2005

Ok, I will try that thanks!

RUSH2112 · Oct 12, 2005

chlorine and fish do not mix!!!! If you go with bleach follow up with soaking in freshwater treated with a dechlorinator over night. I like the idea of boiling the gravel. Just my .02

Marala · Oct 17, 2005

I think I will boil it. What about cleaning a tank?

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