Sterilizing equipment between tanks

[fiji4118]

Hi all,

Need some insight on sterilizing equipment used between tanks. I have a reef tank that has crypto/ich. Want to make sure that I do not spread it to my new fish only tank. I have a mag scraper that I have customized with a blade to remove algae. Works great and since they cost $100+ before I take the time to customize it I really do not want to buy another. Soooo, thoughts on making sure I don't transfer the ich. Bleach dip and then dry between uses? How long? I can do a 100% bleach dip for X period of time and then rinse it and allow it to dry. Seems pretty simple but would like some thoughts. It is a magnavore magnet so I don't think it leaks any water internally that would allow for the parasite to stay. Just want to keep it out.

Thanks!

 

[MrTuskfish]

I'll pass on the scraper question. Are you using a QT for all new fish in your new FOWLR tank? If not, its just a matter of time when it won't matter----ich will be in both tanks.

 

[fiji4118]

QT everything. Treat as required but I do use Clorquine Phosphate to make sure that the QT stays clear of crypto.

 

[fiji4118]

It appears that the general concensus from elsewhere is to rinse with tap water and allow to dry completely. Crypto cannot survive dry so that is an easy enough solution.

 

[jeff@zina.com]

I have a reef tank that has crypto/ich.

Solve the issue by curing that. Never cross-contaminate to a quarantine system, period. For other sterilizing, chlorine and potassium permanganate are great, though the latter will turn everything pink. Net Soak by Jungle Labs is also decent.

Jeff

 

[MrTuskfish]

Solve the issue by curing that. Never cross-contaminate to a quarantine system, period. For other sterilizing, chlorine and potassium permanganate are great, though the latter will turn everything pink. Net Soak by Jungle Labs is also decent.

Jeff

I agree. I don't think you can be too paranoid about your QT. All my plumbing and my QT are in my basement. The QT area looks like a hospital ICU; nothing wet gets from one are to another.