Yes I used a UVC bulb that my hubbie uses to sterilize his spirulina equipment. I took the plants out of the tank and put them in a large pan of the tank water and exposed them to the UV. It was all covered to keep me from being exposed. I did it for 10 minutes and then flipped over the plants and another 10 on the other side.
Hmmm, can't recall this being done before. You think the UV was the problem? Can't think of anything else though.
I have looked at lights that include UV as part of the light spectrum but perhaps these wouldn't be as strong.
Yep that's me trying stuff no one else would do. Lol
UVC is a germicidal grade and is dangerous if not handled correctly. The plants were fine prior and were kept in tank water while treated. But I could not find any info on how long to expose or light distance. So I guessed....wrong.
Also something to consider (I'm not up on UV sterilising plants) but perhaps this is done more on terrestrial plants which have some degree of protection to UV. Perhaps aquatic plants (which alter their leaf structure when submersed) are a little less resilient?
Yes I used a UVC bulb that my hubbie uses to sterilize his spirulina equipment. I took the plants out of the tank and put them in a large pan of the tank water and exposed them to the UV. It was all covered to keep me from being exposed. I did it for 10 minutes and then flipped over the plants and another 10 on the other side.
My stupidity knows no bounds. I only post and share so that perhaps no one else will try this.
You sure you are not from NY?
Sometimes that is all there is to do for fun!