Bleaching watersprite, java moss, java fern - advice, experience?

[slipstreamv2]

I'm getting in a big shipment of apistos, and I don't want to introduce disease and algae (in particular, thread, hair, fuzz algae) into the tank.

I've heard stem plants can't take bleaching too well - so I guess that owould be watersprite.

I'm planning on using a 1:19 bleach/water solution...what's the least amount of time bleaching you'd recommend to achieve those 2 goal while not killing off my plants? The tanks I just bought them from had some algae, but the plants are free of algae, at least VISIBLY...but I'm sure there are spores attached...

 

[malken]

I'd recommend quarantining the plants rather than bleaching

 

[doreenjoy]

On an old thread, someone recommended a dip in Jungle Clear Water. Maybe do a search for "Jungle Labs" and see if it turns up.

 

[happybob59]

i once tried a 25:1 water:bleach ratio and my plants, my giant hygros, turned out alright

 

[fishorama]

I've done 20:1 bleach dip on java fern, it was ok, sprite had major leaf damage but the plant regrew. I just rinsed & threw the java moss in a jar with chlorinated tap water for a week or so. Had to pick off a bit of browned moss but no pesty snails.

 

[jaysen]

i used a 1:19 bleach mix for sprite recently. the entire plant turned brown but new plants quickly started to grow off it and it has recovered nicely. i would recommend it for safety sakes.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

I dont bleach sprite or frogbit as they do not react well at all. Death is not uncommon. Moss, ferns and anubias all tolerate bleaching fine.

 

[slipstreamv2]

appreciate the input everyone, I think I'll try all the others and some of the watersprite as to test if they survive. I like the idea of it forcing plantlets to grow.

 

[jaysen]

just remember to dip them for only a minute or so because it is thin leaved