"Sterilising' plants before putting them into your tank

[Anubias]

Hi All,

Is there a way you can sterilise your plants to rid them of potential bacteria and parasites before putting them into your tank? I am going to purchase a few and don't want to risk introducing nasties!

Cheers

[grch36]

I found this to be a great help on plant steralizing.

http://www.aquariaplants.com/plantdipsbaths.htm

[vicky]

one cheap way is to dip them in potassium permanganate solution.
(i get it from my college's Chemistry Lab. for free!!)

[marg]

Does anyone know where you can purchase Pottasium Permanganate?


I read the article grch36 referred to and find it interesting that it disinfects your nets - with 4 tanks I am always worrying about transferring diseases between tanks ( touch wood so far I haven't had any diseases, but you never know - better to be safe than sorry).,

Regards,

Marg.
Regards,

Marg.