sterilize equipment with Potass.Permanangate?

john chappa · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

I want to clean out my aquarium,remove tubes and other equipment, and
clean it all thoroughly.How do I use Potassium Permanganate (KmNO4) ?
how much to dilute it, and how long to soak, or wipe down the
equipment?

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Charles Spitzer · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 42

"john chappa" wrote in message@posting.google.com...
> I want to clean out my aquarium,remove tubes and other equipment, and
> clean it all thoroughly.How do I use Potassium Permanganate (KmNO4) ?
> how much to dilute it, and how long to soak, or wipe down the
> equipment?

try using bleach instead. it's cheaper, safer to use, and easier to get rid
of when you're done.

jtech · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 4

"Charles Spitzer" wrote in message$j5h$1@transfer.stratus.com...
>
> "john chappa" wrote in message
> @posting.google.com...
> > I want to clean out my aquarium,remove tubes and other equipment, and
> > clean it all thoroughly.How do I use Potassium Permanganate (KmNO4) ?
> > how much to dilute it, and how long to soak, or wipe down the
> > equipment?
>
> try using bleach instead. it's cheaper, safer to use, and easier to get
rid
> of when you're done.
>
>
Yes, and if its a smaller tank - sit it out in the sun after to let the
bleach vapor out good. Then rinse well before re-using it.

Permanganate will color your seal purple, and be very hard to clean out.
Very strong oxidation agent and dangerouse for you to handle. Stick with
bleach, about 20% with water..