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How can I disinfect aquarium plants?
Against harmful animals and germs give 1 tsp Aluan to 1 liter of water and place the plants in it for five minutes. A ten minute dip in hydrogen peroxide (1.5-3%) or potassium permanganate (1%) helps with algae and bacteria. Soda destroys planaria.
Do I have to disinfect plants before they come into the aquarium?
Any new aquarium plant can be attacked by harmful animals, such as snails, algae and germs. It's not always bare Eye to recognize. If an infested plant is added to the aquarium, these pests can spread further and damage the old stock of plants and/or creatures. For this reason you should always disinfect new plantsbefore you put them in the aquarium insert.
- fill a bucket with water
- add one teaspoon of alum salt from the pharmacy per liter
- Put the plant in for about 5 minutes
- then rinse thoroughly with water
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How do I disinfect aquarium plants with algae infestation?
Two remedies can help against algae and bacteria.
- hydrogen peroxide 1,5 – 3 %
- or potassium permanganate, 10 ml per liter
- Duration of the procedure: each 10 mins
- then rinse plants very thoroughly with water
It must be used outside the aquarium in a separate bucket so that no fish are harmed. You can use the commercially available EasyLife Carbo or EasyLife Algexit directly in the water algae control to use. Follow the manufacturer's recommended dosage.
How do I get aquarium plants free from planaria
A simple remedy helps against planarians: Sparkling water with a lot of carbonic acid. Put plants infested with it in for a day. The mineral water can also be used preventively if it is not clear whether an infestation is present.
Can I disinfect aquarium plants with acetic acid?
Normal acetic acid is also a popular tip for disinfecting aquarium plants. But use it Better not acetic acid, because there is a higher risk of damage to plants themselves.
Tip
Water new plants first, then put them in the aquarium
Even perfectly healthy aquarium plants should not be put into the aquarium immediately. Each new addition should be several days be wateredto wash out any pollutants and pesticides.
