Disinfecting new plants

[Kissifish]

I have heard that plants can be salt-dipped to rid them of parasites, hydra, etc. I have gotten some moneywort. How do I disinfect it? And is it a true aquatic plant? (meaning does it stay submerged all the time)

 

[Kissifish]

Guess I'll BUMP myself! As I need to know really soon.

 

[Alien Anna]

You can dip it in methylene blue soluation, as that kills most things (but it's also a stain - be warned), or "SnailAway" or a weak salt solution (not too strong). Do make sure to rinse it before adding it to your tank.

 

[Kissifish]

Thanks, AA. I'm guessing that by "weak" , I'd use the old 1:5 cure-all. Any idea of how long? I don't want to fry the roots.

If this one lives, I'd like to add more and replace the plastic ones. More life-like and all that.

 

[allnatural]

I have read that many plant hobbyists dip their plants in a weak solution of 1 part bleach to 19 parts water for 2.5 minutes. This should kill many kinds of hair algae that may be on the plants. I have never tried it.

--Tim