sterilizing plants?

[Sparrowsong]

Hey guys! I'm starting to get my 20 gallon fresh water tank going. I can't find any threads about how to sterilize plants before planting them in the tank. Any suggestions are so appreciated!

 

[Delapool]

Hi, did you try doing a search? I know this has been well covered or someone may chip in.

 

[martin.webcat]

Potassium permanganate would be a good way. Prepairing the solution in a bucket than leaving the plants in the solution for 10 min. Most suggest that you should not submerge the roots but i submerge the whole plant with no problems. The solution should be dark purple when you prepaire it. Another way is with a solution of bleach (unscented!!!). Bleach should be diluted 19:1 water:bleach. The plants should only be submerged in this solution for a short time (1min should be enough) then thorougly rinsed after the bath.


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[Sparrowsong]

Thank you!! I'll try the bleach first, as I already have it on hand!

 

[Barliman]

Thank you!! I'll try the bleach first, as I already have it on hand!

There are some good Youtube videos on this subject. You might find them helpful.