What is the best to use when disinfecting the tank? Do I have to bleach the water dish to or is this harmful? I also use repti-carpet, any ideas on what is best with this. Any advice is great.
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What works best/Disinfecting the tank
karaslittleyoshi
Oct 25, 2004 10:51 PM
Replies (3)
gurnham4
Oct 25, 2004 11:16 PM
For the carpet just stick in the washing machine and set it on whatever setting that uses hot water. wash normally
What i did to clean my tank after my gecko died is first I soaked in a hot water/bleach (ALOT of bleach, half a gallon) solution (filled to the top) for 2 hours. Dumped out all the bleach/water and rinsed the tank with hot water till all the bleach was out. Then i dumped half a gallon of amonia and filled the tank back up with hot water and let it sit for 3 hours. dump out and rise REALLY well. dry off.
I would also soak any bowls/ tiles/decorations in the soultions. I also then took my food/water dish and put it in the dishwasher.
This will ensure a clean tank with no viruses to pass to your new gecko (if this is the situation)
karaslittleyoshi
Oct 25, 2004 11:58 PM
My gecko is still alive, (yeah!) I was just wondering when I clean his cage weekly what is the best non-harmful method. Thanks for the help
gurnham4
Oct 26, 2004 12:05 AM
oh, haha, sorry
I use tile so all i do i clean off wherever they pooped with a paper towl and alittle water. Takes like 30 seconds.
Repticarpet is a bit of pain because pee and poop can soak in it. I'd wash it every other week in the washing machine
