plant dips

[angelminx]

Does anyone know if it is safe to combine Excel and Potassium Permagnate into one dip?

[devonjohnsgard]

Aug 16, 2014 17:47:44 GMT -5 angelminx said:

Does anyone know if it is safe to combine Excel and Potassium Permagnate into one dip?

If you're getting SAE, will you need to do plant dips? I just got these guys and between them and the Rainbow sharks. Correcting the light/Co2, I didn't need to dip. Let us know if it works good though.

[angelminx]

I wasn't sure about dipping them in case of some pathogen or other.

[devonjohnsgard]

Aug 18, 2014 18:19:21 GMT -5 angelminx said:

I wasn't sure about dipping them in case of some pathogen or other.

ah, I see. I guess it wouldn't hurt.

[parker002]

Why not just use diluted bleach? It's effective for snails, algae, AND pathogens and is easily neutralized post-dip with a little Prime.

[Carl]

Aug 25, 2014 8:50:55 GMT -5 parker002 said:

Why not just use diluted bleach? It's effective for snails, algae, AND pathogens and is easily neutralized post-dip with a little Prime.

I agree!

From the Planted Aquarium Care article (Plant dip section):
"
Bleach used in a 20 parts water to 1 part bleach for 2-3 minutes for delicate plants and 4-5 minutes for broad leaf plants. Follow this with a quick dip in sodium thiosulfate, or another de-chlorinator/water mixture."

Reference:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumPlants.html#other

Carl

[angelminx]

Thanks, I'll use the bleach when I get my next plants.

BTW, I couldn't find the Weco dechlorinator anywhere, although I do remember seeing it, once upon a time. I do have some API Tap Water Conditioner that I just picked up for basic use such as this; after Potassium Permangaate; and using during the regeneration process of Purigen.

[Carl]

The API Tap Water Conditioner should work perfectly well for this

Carl

[parker002]

I need to bleach my Purigen, thanks for reminding me!

[angelminx]

You're welcome!

BTW, should Purigen be used constantly, or is it just best to use it for "detoxifying"?

[Carl]

Aug 26, 2014 8:41:34 GMT -5 parker002 said:

I need to bleach my Purigen, thanks for reminding me!

It depends upon the aquarium, generally I do not use it constantly, but in high bio load aquariums I will always have fresh Purigen running

Carl

[Carl]

Aug 26, 2014 8:41:34 GMT -5 parker002 said:

I need to bleach my Purigen, thanks for reminding me!

It depends upon the aquarium, generally I do not use it constantly, but in high bio load aquariums I will always have fresh Purigen running

Carl

[devonjohnsgard]

Aug 28, 2014 15:20:57 GMT -5 angelminx said:

You're welcome!

BTW, should Purigen be used constantly, or is it just best to use it for "detoxifying"?

I use it all the time to manage ammonia, nitrites, and keeping a clear tank.