Using bleach to clean tank accesories?

[Pega]

Hey, Thanks for your help, Carlos. I will definitely not put it in unless someone else tells me otherwise--- so next time I do get new branches, what should I clean them with? Just hot water? And if so, how do I keep them from growing moss? Or is the moss good for the frogs? We took the brach/log out because it seemed to be the source of an oily film that was over the top of my water. Every time we put the log back in, the oil went back on the water. I didn't think that it could be good for my frog...

[Mentat]

Hey, Thanks for your help, Carlos. I will definitely not put it in unless someone else tells me otherwise--- so next time I do get new branches, what should I clean them with? Just hot water? And if so, how do I keep them from growing moss? Or is the moss good for the frogs? We took the brach/log out because it seemed to be the source of an oily film that was over the top of my water. Every time we put the log back in, the oil went back on the water. I didn't think that it could be good for my frog...

A local pet store sells pre-decorated reptile & amphibian set-ups where they glue cork and other materials with silicone glue as a background. They pick cork slabs from the sales bin and do not even rinse it. In their wetter set-ups moss grows on it creating very nice and natural effects. Moss is fine with frogs and many species add gorgeous green areas to set-ups. If store is dusty (usually from bird areas) would only rinse with water and that's it!

[butcher]

I use a vinegar/water solution then rinse thoroughly with treated tap water and if its porous then I boil it for a couple hours then soak in treated tap water. Everything should be rinsed with treated tap water whether it is new or not, the extra care always out ways the risk of a sick frog.

[GrifTheGreat]

If the bleach came in contact with the wood it has to go. Even though bleach does become inert and loses its disinfecting qualities after coming in contact with organic material. Still may be harmful to the frog. Better safe than sorry.

[Pega]

Thanks for your help. I've been trying to pawn it off to my friend with a bearded dragon, but she has enough sticks, she says. I guess I'll just chuck it. heh.