Cleaning suggestions

[Tiffanie]

Hi all! Just looking for some direction or thoughts on tank cleaning. We have a large glass tank with foliage and some decorations. Just about to do our first full tank take down and wondering how or what products people use? I read to use a 5% bleach solution but not sure if that would be harmful for him or potentially lead to other issues. Thoughts?

[Tigerhawk]

You should be fine with the bleach solution. Just be sure to wash everything with clean water to remove any remaining bleach residue after cleaning with the bleach.

[lurch9]

Is there a cleaning solution that's safe for them? I'd be worried I didn't get all the bleach off lol I'm such a paranoid freak

[speedycat222]

Just clean it until it doesn't smell like bleach and then clean it a couple more times.

[AlexisFitzy]

If your nervous about using bleach you can also just use soap and water, that's all I use


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[BPLuvr]

I use F10 SC that I picked up at a show. Reptile basics used to carry it but now it appears they promote another product I have read about.

http://www.reptilebasics.com/chlorhexadine-16oz

[Darkbird]

I usually just use strait hot water from the tap and sanitize with bleach every so often. But our hot water also comes out at 140°+, so that helps.

[CryHavoc17]

Is there a cleaning solution that's safe for them? I'd be worried I didn't get all the bleach off lol I'm such a paranoid freak

You should be paranoid. Bleach is some nasty stuff. Check out reptilebasics.com they have several good, safe disinfectants. I currently use chlorhexadine but I want to give the F 10 Sc a shot when I need to re up.

Keep in mind that cleaning and disinfecting are two different processes. I clean my tubs and cages with dawn soap and water fairly often, but the full disinfectant treatment is maybe only every 4-6 months

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[MarkS]

I clean with soap and water and sanitize with Chlorhexidine. http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...=chlorhexidine Just mix up a chlorhexidine solution according to directions, put it in a spray bottle and spray the cage down covering everything. Let sit for a few minutes before wiping off. Chlorhexidine is very safe, some people even use it as a gargle.

[lurch9]

Thx guys yeah not sure I wanna use bleach would rather use a safer cleaner