if I do a water change in nn infected tank, How would I go about using my python system in another tank? will it spread it?
Siphoning a sick tank
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it can and will spread (if this is in relation to your ich thread) so its best to do that tank last and bleach the equipment afterwards. I generally soak the whole water change system in bleach water, then rinse several times, add prime to the bucket and let it sit for a while.
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The last part with the use of Prime for soaking is very important. Prime, or any dechlorinator, will neutralize any bleach residue. Bleach residue can remain on equipment even after multiple rinsing and soaking in water.......I learned this the hard way
yes, DO NOT JUST RINSE, like raycer said, bleach clings to surfaces for extended periods, its sort designed that way. Detoxifying it is the best way after using it.
Leave the siphon out of the water until it dries. Anything that was living on the equipment picked up from the water will dry up and die.
does the ich have effective spores? I still think it would die. If thats the case run it under hot water. Rapid temperature change would kill it before it can adapt. But i mean I think were being a little over dramatic here.
and not a quick rinse under hot water, cause if you are really serious you need to do it for a couple minutes. not too long though. Unnecessary to do it very long.
and not a quick rinse under hot water, cause if you are really serious you need to do it for a couple minutes. not too long though. Unnecessary to do it very long.
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Actually I bet a **quick rinse under hot water** would be just as effective as anything longer. Because if you do it quickly before anything forms spores they die pretty quickly. However if they did form a spore then it would take high temperatures for longer periods of time to kill them. But i dont know how strong there spore actually is.
I heard total bleach can aggregate spores and allow them to survive. That 10% bleach is just as/ is more effective.
Make sure the spore is in its vegetative state before you rapidly change temperatures. So for example leave it in the infected tank (it returns to vegetative state) for a little bit then transfer it directly under hot water (before anything can adapt).
Im also not sure how fast something like the ich can form a protective protein layer either so thats why I say to do it right after your done using it.
OR. you could just BURN the entire thing and push your tank into a pit of lava.
I heard total bleach can aggregate spores and allow them to survive. That 10% bleach is just as/ is more effective.
Make sure the spore is in its vegetative state before you rapidly change temperatures. So for example leave it in the infected tank (it returns to vegetative state) for a little bit then transfer it directly under hot water (before anything can adapt).
Im also not sure how fast something like the ich can form a protective protein layer either so thats why I say to do it right after your done using it.
OR. you could just BURN the entire thing and push your tank into a pit of lava.
This is why I recommend an autoclave for all fish keepers.......so, you don't have to seek out an active volcano