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    Default Re: Sanitizing from Chytrid?

    I doubt it's chytrid, it's probably viral, bacterial, or fungal. It's not uncommon with these frogs to have a high attrition rate in my experience.

    To answer your question, bleach. Just bleach it all down if you suspect contamination. Bleach kills everything, then you rinse it out (a LOT) and use dechlorinator to make it habitable again.

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    I am very uncomfortable with bleach I would rather throw everything out than attempt bleaching honestly.

    Luckily the two seem to be doing quite well. As long as I keep things in it that aren't likely to get whatever the frogs have I will be fine I think I just need to buy more tongs

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    I've used white vinegar a lot to clean tanks that have been broken down. My 40B was purchased used and was a saltwater tank previously and I was able to clean all the mineral deposits and start it over as a freshwater planted tank using only vinegar and a razor blade.

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    I got up this morning and the frogs were just hanging out, Swimming around, chunky bellies. Seems they finally acclimated

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    Default Re: Sanitizing from Chytrid?

    Yea being pale could be a number of things. In fish it could mean they're sleeping, the water is bad, ect.

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    Default Re: Sanitizing from Chytrid?

    It was more than paleness ... I am a little paranoid since I keep other animals it can pass to.

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    Default Re: Sanitizing from Chytrid?

    Ok I need to bump this ... I would like to reuse my filter that my ACF had ... But I can not risk exposing my lotl to any ... well anything.

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