Plant prep solution

[NatureFish]

So can anyone tell me how to make a plant dip to get rid of an pests or diseases on a newly purchased plant? I know a lot of people dip/soak their plants in certain solutions to be on the safe side before adding them to their tanks so I thought one of you DIY loving planted tankers would like to share some insight on this. Thanks to everyone who answers!

 

[jetajockey]

Potassium permanganate is one of the easiest, effective, and relatively mellow methods. I just make a medium pink solution, soak the plants for 15-30 minutes and that's it.

 

[coralbandit]

^+1^ with the PP.
It is also a disease treatment for fish if used properly.

 

[NatureFish]

where do you get the pp?

 

[coralbandit]

Hardware store or ebay.
I have a lifetime supply(5lbs.) if you can't find any.
Potassium Permanganate | Water Softeners Filters

 

[NatureFish]

Is the liquid or powder what you guys use?


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[NatureFish]

I found a 2lb powder form bottle of it. Will this work? How would I use it? http://m.homedepot.com/p/Pot-Perm-2-lb-Potassium-Permanganate-97802/202519998



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[coralbandit]

I found a 2lb powder form bottle of it. Will this work? How would I use it? Pot Perm, 2 lb. Potassium Permanganate, 97802 at The Home Depot - Mobile



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That is the stuff!
You need to very cautious handling and using(read and follow EVERY warning).
I'm going to link you to a couple GREAT articles on use of PP.
BIDKA The British And International Discus Keepers Association - library, Potassium Permanganate
Potassium permanganate | The Skeptical Aquarist
This last one is a link from the skeptical aquarist;
Potassium Permanganate
Good luck,be careful .
The PP is also a great med and dissolved organic remover used in the right application.

 

[NatureFish]

That is the stuff!
You need to very cautious handling and using(read and follow EVERY warning).
I'm going to link you to a couple GREAT articles on use of PP.
BIDKA The British And International Discus Keepers Association - library, Potassium Permanganate
Potassium permanganate | The Skeptical Aquarist
This last one is a link from the skeptical aquarist;
Potassium Permanganate
Good luck,be careful .
The PP is also a great med and dissolved organic remover used in the right application.

so it's toxic?


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[coralbandit]

Yup!
It is an oxidizer like chlorine.
For just plants you should be fine and safe with dipping/bath.
Understand it completely and have H2O2 on hand when using with fish.

 

[NatureFish]

Yup!
It is an oxidizer like chlorine.
For just plants you should be fine and safe with dipping/bath.
Understand it completely and have H2O2 on hand when using with fish.

Wait so toxic to fish or to me?


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[coralbandit]

Wait so toxic to fish or to me?


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You need to read the links.
The intended use for the product you linked is to precicpate iron from water softener systems.
So it is used safely in other applications also ,but you need to understand it.
2lbs should last you a lifetime++(I have 4lbs!).

 

[NatureFish]

You need to read the links.
The intended use for the product you linked is to precicpate iron from water softener systems.
So it is used safely in other applications also ,but you need to understand it.
2lbs should last you a lifetime++(I have 4lbs!).

ok definitely going to read the links after work.