Is letting a quarantine tank, net and other equipment rinsed in 110F plus hot water then letting it air dry good enough for killing most illness and diseases? Like ich, velvet, hex, etc. I like to use no chemicals if possible. I was thinking of adding a lot of salt to the water, that seems to be the treat for most parasites any way.
Disinfecting a quarantine tank
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Bleach is a great disinfectant. Once you're done cleanning the tank fill with water and add a double dose of declor let it sit about an hour, empty rinse and dry. Put away for next time.
For the netting I would boil for about 5 mins.
For the netting I would boil for about 5 mins.
I don't measure. About a cup would do the trick for every ten gallons. I wouldn't use any more than that.
Many viruses and organisms can handle 110F temps. In fact, cooking for humans typically calls for reaching temps of 150-165F to kill off dangerous organisms. As far as drying is concerned, many can survive dry conditions for extended periods.
Disinfectants like bleach or chlorine are more effective and more predicatable.
Disinfectants like bleach or chlorine are more effective and more predicatable.
Bleach is often but not always chlorine based, but even chlorine based bleaches are not 100% chlorine. Hydrogen peroxide (sold 100% at the store) is a bleach, but is not chlorine based.
I would not depend on dechlorinator to detoxify bleach, just chlorine. With bleach, you need to thoroughly rinse as water can safely remove it with plenty of rinsing.
I would not depend on dechlorinator to detoxify bleach, just chlorine. With bleach, you need to thoroughly rinse as water can safely remove it with plenty of rinsing.