jen626
Jun 13 2006, 05:53 PM
I had to use a bleach solution (and also vinegar and baking soda) to disinfect the used tank and filter I bought, so now of course I am paranoid about the bleach not being rinsed out all the way.
I definitely cannot smell any bleach and have rinsed everything to death, but I am especially worried about the gravel. I thought someone told me that Prime would help detoxify bleach, which I guess would make sense because of the chlorine?
So if I can't smell it, rinsed it a ton and use a lot of Prime, will that be good enough? The fish will not be in the tank for two days or so anyway. Thanks!
fishieperson321
Jun 13 2006, 06:24 PM
You should be alright as long as you can't smell it, and when the tank is set up, use double the reccomended amount of dechlorinator.
Maceo
Jun 13 2006, 07:04 PM
I think I also heard somewhere on here that sitting the stuff in the sunshine for a day will help cause the UV will break down the bleach. Just remember to bring it in before the dew hits or it'll be a wet mess.
fishrpets
Jun 13 2006, 07:30 PM
A good dose of sunshine definetly helps disinfect and the prime will help detox anything left too. You could soak it once more in prime and rinse well....then set up!