Disinfection Question

I need to disinfect Shelby's tank so it's safe for another animal to live in it. Will nolvasan work (left on 15 mins), or should I use a 10% bleach? I also want to spray the general vicinity outside of the tank (floor walls etc etc) to make extra double triple sure everything harmful is dead. I don't think bleach would be a hot idea for that though (I don't want my floor all white) so is nolvasan suitable for that?

I would assume so. I just got some after reading how highly recommended it is in this fourm and others.

Nolvasan is a disinfectant - so yes it would work. 15-20 minutes (or longer) would be fine. Also, be sure you clean it first (hot soapy water). Cleaning must be done before disinfecting for best results - there is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting. A lot of people don't realize it and unfortunately don't do both.
http://www.anapsid.org/cleaning.html
http://www.anapsid.org/maincleaning.html

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Originally Posted by Tigergenesis

Nolvasan is a disinfectant - so yes it would work. 15-20 minutes (or longer) would be fine. Also, be sure you clean it first (hot soapy water). Cleaning must be done before disinfecting for best results - there is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting. A lot of people don't realize it and unfortunately don't do both.
http://www.anapsid.org/cleaning.html
http://www.anapsid.org/maincleaning.html

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Yeah, you have to scrub down to the surface first so the disinfectant can do it's work.

Ok, well thanks. A lot of scrubbing to do..