Quick question, I only have one vacuum system I use for both tanks. Will it be safe to use it on my other tank? Since I've been using it in the infected tank? Or should I be buying another one? I'm on a tight budget with a husband who doesn't appreciate my love for fish so if theres a way to disinfect it please tell?
Worried!! Plz help
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Mumma.of.two
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Mlani said:
Definitely don't use it on your other tank unless you have properly cleaned it. I accidentally did that when fighting ich for the first time and infected a second tank. I used bleach (rinse really really well afterwards) and hot water to clean mine. I also sat it in the sun for a day to completely dry out to make sure it was all dead.
Thank you. I didn't think it would be a good idea but I just wasn't sure. Was always taught, if not sure, ask. 
I'm hope my other tank will be ok without it's regular water changes until this ich clears up. I usually do a once a week with that tank. Two weeks without, should be ok right?
I'm hope my other tank will be ok without it's regular water changes until this ich clears up. I usually do a once a week with that tank. Two weeks without, should be ok right?
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
I'd still do them. Just clean the vac beforehand. A bit more work involved but your other fish will be happy
Ok, so after I clean the infected tank I'll soak the vac in bleach? Run it through with vinegar to get rid of any residual of the bleach and rinse it with super duper hot water? Think that's the best bet? I don't mind the extra work at all, I just want what's best for my fish
Mumma.of.two
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Mlani said:Ok, so after I clean the infected tank I'll soak the vac in bleach? Run it through with vinegar to get rid of any residual of the bleach and rinse it with super duper hot water? Think that's the best bet? I don't mind the extra work at all, I just want what's best for my fish
Sounds like it should definitely kill it! Just make sure all the bleach and vinegar is rinsed off.
absolutangel04
Daphnia are People Too.
Yeah, its good to avoid any possible cross contamination. Just make SUPER sure about getting the bleach off. I would actually just use vinegar personally because its less risky. But, if its rinsed well it should be fine to use the bleach.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
I forgot to mention if you rinse it in water heavily dosed in prime it will neutralize the bleach residue.
My whole house is run with R/O so I have no idea how much prime is in it? Is there a way to test it to see?I haven't tackled the other tank yet, did another scrub tonight with the vac in the infected tank. I think my catfish is having issues with the salt, unless it's the ich driving him bonkers? He's scraping on rocks and twisting his lil body round. :-( The temps almost there sitting at 82.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Mlani said:
Just let it dry out completely. The bleach residue will evaporate off. The cory's flashing because he's ichy! If he starts acting listless or gasping then he's having trouble. Have you increased the aeration?
Do you add any minerals back into your RO water? Without the minerals/buffers you pH can crash.
I've got the fizzer at full tilt and I've been leaving splash room at the top from the filter. Should I add more fizzers? (currently running only one big bomb from inside a car, which makes more bubbles) when I do my pwc I add cycle (bio supplement) and aqua+. Should I be adding something else?
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Mlani said:
No that's enough. No need to add anything other than a dechlorinator. Healthy tanks only need clean fresh dechlorinated water, no bacteria supplements or stress zymes.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Mlani said:
Read the bottles. Use the one that dechlorinates and ditch the other IMO. When you run out and need a replacement I recommend Prime.
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Mlani said:
No not the bio/bacteria but the minerals/buffers that have been removed. I think there's a product called Kent's RO rite.
Thank you the next time I'm in the city I will look for prime and Kents r/o rite. Until then I'll just use the aqua+, drop the bio, and keep with the treatment for this stinky ich. Thanks again for all your help! I'll keep you posted if you like?
the next time I'm in the city I will look for prime and Kents r/o rite. Until then I'll just use the aqua+, drop the bio, and keep with the treatment for this stinky ich. Thanks again for all your help! I'll keep you posted if you like?
Mumma.of.two
Aquarium Advice Obsessed
Mlani said:Thank you
Sounds good! And please do!
absolutangel04
Daphnia are People Too.
I agree with what Mumma said. RO takes out minerals, a bacteria additive is not needer, Prime is a good dechlorinator, and the cory is probably itchy. Good luck!
Good luck!Thank you
It's getting pretty scary in the tank huge explosion of white spots. I read in the link that's normal, but I can't help but be worried. One of my rams has gone into hiding and I can't find him anywhere. I don't want to go digging for him. Poor lil guy is going through enough already. :-(
It's getting pretty scary in the tank huge explosion of white spots. I read in the link that's normal, but I can't help but be worried. One of my rams has gone into hiding and I can't find him anywhere. I don't want to go digging for him. Poor lil guy is going through enough already. :-(
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