Algae Problems? Here is the answer.
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In the article it says to use a 1:19 bleach:water combo bath for 2-3 minutes... Sounds SO bad, but he says in practice it really works well.
Bookmarked both of them, thanks Wyld.
I've used Potassium Permanganate to dip new plants will kill the snails/algae that come with most orders.
It's safer than bleach, and where as bleach can kill plants in a hurry, they stand a better chance using this stuff.
Here's a link:
http://www.aquariaplants.com/plantdipsbaths.htm
I available in most hardware stores, but I think shipping it has been banned for some reason or another (someone mentioned 9/11.)
I've used Potassium Permanganate to dip new plants will kill the snails/algae that come with most orders.
It's safer than bleach, and where as bleach can kill plants in a hurry, they stand a better chance using this stuff.
Here's a link:
http://www.aquariaplants.com/plantdipsbaths.htm
I available in most hardware stores, but I think shipping it has been banned for some reason or another (someone mentioned 9/11.)
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