Sterilising Nets?

[catxx]

whats the best way to sterilise nets that have been used on diseased fish?

 

[Mr.September15]

I usually rinse my nets off with hot water. Not sure if it does anything to help clean it off but Im hoping it does...

 

[MHunt]

Yeah, boiling water straight from the kettle should kill most bacteria. Also make sure the net dries out properly, this will kill anything like ICH which needs water to survive.

 

[KeeperOfFishyPeace]

the above suggestions are great, but to be safe, i would buy another net. they are not too expensive and you won't be risking disease spreading to your other fish.

 

[Mr.September15]

Hmm, well if you buy a new one every time it will add up. The boiling one works great, just soak it in boiling hot water and dry it with a paper towel or sun dry it.

 

[scubadoo]

You can also leave it to soak in a hot solution of bleach and water for a while.

Make sure you thoroughly rinse afterwards and leave to fully dry before you next use it.