Hello all:
I wanted to to find out the best way to disinfect plants before adding them to a new tank.
I have heard dipping them in Potassium permanganate (KmNO4) works the best. Would someone shed some light on the actual process, how much KmNO4 to use, should it be mixed with water and how long should the plants be dipped in it? Also, should the plants be thorougly rinsed after the dip? would traces of KmNO4 be harmful to fish?
I was able to pick up a bottle of KmNO4 (in powdered form) at Sears Hardware. The instructions on the bottle say to mix it in a gallon of water for removing build-up on pipes. I am not sure if that stuff would work.
Thanks in advance.
I wanted to to find out the best way to disinfect plants before adding them to a new tank.
I have heard dipping them in Potassium permanganate (KmNO4) works the best. Would someone shed some light on the actual process, how much KmNO4 to use, should it be mixed with water and how long should the plants be dipped in it? Also, should the plants be thorougly rinsed after the dip? would traces of KmNO4 be harmful to fish?
I was able to pick up a bottle of KmNO4 (in powdered form) at Sears Hardware. The instructions on the bottle say to mix it in a gallon of water for removing build-up on pipes. I am not sure if that stuff would work.
Thanks in advance.