how to clean a fish net

[newfishhobbyist]

I have the basic green fish nets. My neons caught the tetra disease so I've been scooping them out. How do I clean or disinfect the net for future use?

Thanks!

[Speakerman]

20% bleach then rinse then rinse again

[thominil]

I would rinse in a bleach or vinegar/water solution to rinse it and then soak it in dechlorinated water.

[HN1]

Ditto.

[mgamer20o0]

agree just use extra amount prime in a cup to break down the bleach.

[newfishhobbyist]

Thank you!

[krap101]

If something really contagious was in my fish tank, like ich, I'd consider buying new nets (a few dollars), but otherwise bleach works too.

[mdaniel2882]

Originally Posted by newfishhobbyist

I have the basic green fish nets. My neons caught the tetra disease so I've been scooping them out. How do I clean or disinfect the net for future use?

Thanks!

buy a new net....they are cheap.

[Innovator]

I would only bleach for no more than 30 mins. since bleach can deteriorate nets rather quickly. There is a netdip product I'll have to look up for you as I cannot remember it at the moment :\

Edit: Benzalkonium Chloride 50%

[newfishhobbyist]

Thanks again everyone.
I will probably buy some extras, just in case.
I just wanted to know if there was a home remedy...i try not to make extra trips to lfs if I don't have to. It's not that close to our house.

[jsoong]

Another option is potassium permanganate. A strong solution (dark pink) should kill anything living, and you only need to rinse before reuse. However, pp is more difficult to find & costs more than bleach. So for the occasional disinfection, beach should be just fine.

[mdaniel2882]

Originally Posted by newfishhobbyist

Thanks again everyone.
I will probably buy some extras, just in case.
I just wanted to know if there was a home remedy...i try not to make extra trips to lfs if I don't have to. It's not that close to our house.

plus if you are like me you go in there for just a net and you come out with at least $100 worth of corals and fish and rocks and.....a net. I think they should just collect $100 from me at the door when I enter. It would make my trips easier.lol