Kfc dip and bacterial resistance?

[Notsolostfish]

Iv been using KFC dip by kungfu corals to treat my infected corals. I use it rarely. But im just wondering when we use bunch of antiobiotics like that mixed up together. Wouldnt that create antibiotic resistant bacteria that can transfer to humans and kill us?

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Iv been using KFC dip by kungfu corals to treat my infected corals. I use it rarely. But im just wondering when we use bunch of antiobiotics like that mixed up together. Wouldnt that create antibiotic resistant bacteria that can transfer to humans and kill us?

First and foremost, proper disposal is absolutely key. Second, most human infecting bacterium are already resistant to Cipro, so it's not as big of a risk there. Third, the KFC dip is such a strong mix that it kills the bacteria right away. Resistance is only a risk at constant, low exposure.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Whr

First and foremost, proper disposal is absolutely key. Second, most human infecting bacterium are already resistant to Cipro, so it's not as big of a risk there. Third, the KFC dip is such a strong mix that it kills the bacteria right away. Resistance is only a risk at constant, low exposure.

Where do you dispose? I was dumping it into my sump pump. I had no idea.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Whr


Where do you dispose? I was dumping it into my sump pump. I had no idea.

Yeah definitely not into the sump pump... That puts it straight back into the environment and creates a diluted exposure level for the nasties around your house. I keep it in bright sunlight for a few days to deactivate the Cipro, add carbon to absorb whatever's left, then pour down the toilet. Throw away the carbon in a sealed container.