Going to get cleaner

[Jay_Bunny]

I've been cleaning out my reptile cages with aquarium cleaner so far. Its a mild cleaner and uses the same basic rules as bleach. Rinse until you can't smell it anymore.

Now I want to upgrade to Chlorhexadine. I found a 16oz bottle online for $7.99 not including shipping. It says it makes up to 16 gallons of mix. So, I have a few questions.

1) I've heard that this stuff can only keep for a certain time. How long is a gallon good for?

2) Does it follow the same rules as bleach. Rinse until the smell is gone?

3) Is it better to get the gallon jug for $28.99 (not including shipping)?

4) For two reptile tanks, how long will 16oz/1 gallon last me?

[Freakie_frog]

Now I want to upgrade to Chlorhexadine. I found a 16oz bottle online for $7.99 not including shipping. It says it makes up to 16 gallons of mix. So, I have a few questions.

You'll love it

1) I've heard that this stuff can only keep for a certain time. How long is a gallon good for?

Well you want to mix a fresh batch every cleaning to make sure you get it's full cleaning strength. But it has an expiration date on the jug.

2) Does it follow the same rules as bleach. Rinse until the smell is gone?

Nope spray in - wipe out - rock on
You can even use it on small wounds your BP might get but check with your vet first.

3) Is it better to get the gallon jug for $28.99 (not including shipping)?

Depends on how much you use. I can get it local so shipping isn't a thing for me

4) For two reptile tanks, how long will 16oz/1 gallon last me?

Also depends on how often to totally clean

[Jay_Bunny]

Can I find Chlorhexidine in petstores? Or do I have to go to a farm supply store? (I have no idea where to find one of those)

[Freakie_frog]

Can I find Chlorhexidine in petstores? Or do I have to go to a farm supply store? (I have no idea where to find one of those)

Try your local Co-op or Farm supply store. It's a veterinarian antimicrobial they use to clean tools, and wounds. People know it cause its used as a mouth wash and the blue stuff in the jar that your barber put the combs in. :d

[Jay_Bunny]

I will try to find a Farm Supply store around here somewhere. I'm about to go out pet shopping (cat food, mealworms, ect), so I'll try and find one online before I leave.

Thanks!

[Freakie_frog]

Good luck!

Glad I could help

[Jay_Bunny]

There are no farm supply stores in my area. I guess I'll have to buy online.

[Freakie_frog]

Wait to buy online

[Holy Balls]

I get mine at www.reptilebasics.com , maybe you aleady know this just an FYI.

[elevatethis]

There are no farm supply stores in my area. I guess I'll have to buy online.

Southern States in the Richmond area carries Nolvasan (brand name chlorhexidine), and most carry both Nolvasan S (disinfectant) and Nolvasan Surgical Scrub (chlorhexidine glucosonate - the safer stuff).