I got some driftwood last night for my tank and I cut it down to size, filled up the laundry sink with water with a slight bleach solution and it's changed color...is this normal?
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color changing normal?
crtoon83
Aug 02, 2004 02:58 PM
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rearfang
Aug 02, 2004 05:08 PM
Ok...What does bleach do? it removes (brown) iron stains amongst other things. That is what caused the color change.
Frank
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crtoon83
Aug 02, 2004 07:07 PM
well yeah i realized that but i was thinking maybe i was using too high of a concentration of bleach, to the point it may damage my snakes...when used as a sanatizer there should be minimal color changing...so if so should i soak it again in clean water or what? or do i need to do this anyway?
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The reason mainstream thought is thought of as a stream is because it's so shallow. -Unknown
oldherper
Aug 02, 2004 07:31 PM
>>well yeah i realized that but i was thinking maybe i was using too high of a concentration of bleach, to the point it may damage my snakes...when used as a sanatizer there should be minimal color changing...so if so should i soak it again in clean water or what? or do i need to do this anyway?
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>>The reason mainstream thought is thought of as a stream is because it's so shallow. -Unknown
Just rinse it thoroughly and sun-dry it. It will be fine.
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We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. Ralph Waldo Emerson
sullman
Aug 03, 2004 09:04 PM
It should be ok. Just have to rinse it really good and let it completely dry. Me personally I never use bleach to clean my tanks/decor. I'll use a solution of vinegar and boiling hot water. Vinegar is acidic and will kill any bacteria/germs and insects(mites/ticks,not that my animals have either!)and is safer then bleach. I usually soak it in the solution until the water has cooled down enough for me to touch it then i'll just wipe it down then rinse it under cold water.I'll then place(wood)in the oven at 225 degrees for about 30-40 mins. Germs/insects that are harmfull to reptiles will not survive those temps for that long.
For my tanks I'll use a mild solution of antibacterial soap/water. VERY mild of course and I also use the vinegar/water to clean as well.
