Quote Originally Posted by panthercz View Post
Keep in mind there is no reason or need to "sterilize" your tanks or tubs every time you wash them unless you are dealing with a sick animal or a quarantined animal. If you try to sterilize every time you wash, you are doing more harm than good.
Why does it do more harm than good to sterilize?

I clean all of my occupied tubs in my racks with chlorhexidine once a week and every time they pee or poo. Water crocks go through the dishwasher once a week also.