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Invisible
Killers - Tank Contaminants
Did
you know that hand lotions, perfumes, household cleaners,
cigarette smoke residues on hands, (& the list could go on)
are toxic & lethal contaminants to all live things in your
tank?! These invisible killers leave many a
hobbyist scratching their heads at unexplained fish &
livestock deaths, corals not opening & more. Even in minute quantities it can at
the very least cause stress = illness & may be the reason you're
seeing an outbreak of Ick when there's been no new
introductions or other explainable cause.
It's easy to avoid
such catastrophes. Below is a short list that will
go a long way to keeping your precious livestock safe:
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Wash your hands before putting them into the
tank. Be sure to rinse them well to make sure no soap
is left behind, especially under your nails. Remove
jewelry like rings. I prefer
to use hot water & a clean cloth or paper towels unless
there's something on my hands only soap will remove.
Again, rinse, rinse, rinse!
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Be sure your hands are clean before handling
fish foods.
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Do NOT use Windex or any chemical cleaner to
clean your tank glass. Wet & dry paper towels work
wonderful.
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Do not spray furniture polish or any other
cleaning product near your tank. Spray your cloth in
another room then use.
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Be sure any equipment/tool used for your
tank is free of contaminants too. Rinse pails, new
totes & tools with hot water (as hot as you can get it) then
wipe down with paper towels. New razor blades are
coated with a film of oil at the factory to keep them from
rusting. Clean with warm water & paper towel before
using.
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