How long to soak I potassium permanganate?

xjasminex · 12-04-2012, 03:05 PM

I just bought a bunch of crypts, how long should I soak them in potassium permanganate?

Thanks!

Monster Fish · 12-04-2012, 03:18 PM

10-20 minutes should do it. Give the plants a few rinses in dechlorinated water afterwards.

xjasminex · 12-04-2012, 03:19 PM

Ok, thanks a lot, now I can get soaking!

Gamezawy · 12-06-2012, 01:32 PM

why would we soak crypts in potassium permanganate ?

xjasminex · 12-06-2012, 02:18 PM

To encourage snails and other critter to get off of them...

12-04-2012, 03:05 PM	#1
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12-04-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
Monster Fish Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,936	10-20 minutes should do it. Give the plants a few rinses in dechlorinated water afterwards. __________________ 5.5 gallon grass tank\|5.5 gallon Rili tank RAOK Club #77\|*The Fraternity of Dirt #112*

12-04-2012, 03:19 PM	#3
xjasminex Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new york Posts: 798	Ok, thanks a lot, now I can get soaking! __________________ Jasmine's 55 Gallon Low Tech Dirty Goldfish Tank No Fish Ten Gallon

12-06-2012, 02:18 PM	#5
xjasminex Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new york Posts: 798	To encourage snails and other critter to get off of them... __________________ Jasmine's 55 Gallon Low Tech Dirty Goldfish Tank No Fish Ten Gallon

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12-06-2012, 01:32 PM	#4
Gamezawy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Egypt Posts: 126	why would we soak crypts in potassium permanganate ?