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Disinfecting Tank

spot012 Aug 28, 2004 11:16 AM

I recently lost my leo to crypto and need to disinfect the tank before getting another of course. I have ammonia to use but I'm not sure how much of it to use or how much water to use. I really need to do this today so any help would really be appriciated. Thanks

Replies (4)

xelda Aug 28, 2004 11:21 AM

Full strength, let it sit for AT LEAST 30-45 minutes.
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chickabowwow

spot012 Aug 28, 2004 11:24 AM

What do you mean full strength? Shouldn't the ammonia and water be measured out or something?

xelda Aug 28, 2004 11:37 AM

No, only full strength ammonia is strong enough to kill the oocysts. I also forgot to mention that you should boil all the cage furniture you plan to reuse.
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chickabowwow

bradh89 Aug 28, 2004 10:11 PM

Besure to do it outside or in a well ventilated room. Wouldn't want you getting a good wiff of that ammonia and passing out

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