When I am done with my qt, how do I sterilize everything? Can I just give everything a good rinse and then let it all dry and that’s it? Will drying kill off all the disease and parasites that can potentially be in the quarantine tank?
Sterilizing qt
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HotRocks
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I dump bleach in my tanks while running and let them continue to run for a few hrs then drain, rinse, drain and dry.
Apply some elbow grease. Letting it air dry with no attempt to remove any bacteria is just asking for trouble when you need to use the QT stuff again. You might need it in a few days to a few years. I clean mine with Vinegar, then bleach. Dry it thoroughly. I pack everything that is copper infused into the tank and vacuum seal it in a black heavy duty lawn and garden trash bag for the next use.
Presently, I have all my QT equipment in use so I can't show a picture of the stored condition.
Presently, I have all my QT equipment in use so I can't show a picture of the stored condition.
MrsBugmaster
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I do it this way too.
So if I am understanding this correctly. Clean so there is no scum or anything built up on the equipment with bleach, vinegar solution, or elbow grease. Then let dry. As long as there is nothing built up and it is wiped down, air drying will kill whatever is left.
