Whats the best way to disinfect a tank?

[Julia]

I use a hand steamer used for household cleaning. No chemicals are used...just extremely hot water.

[jaguilar15]

i appreciate all the information that was given. But I bought the zoo med's wipe out 1 product. I was wondering if this will be able to kill the parasites and fungus that is left behind. Also, I have another question. My girlfriend has fishes and have caught ick. Which is a parasite on the external body of fishes. And we want to put some fishes together but she wants to disinfect the tank they live in. Would we have to take all the water out because we have no where to put them if we take the water out

[Julia]

Regarding fish: You SHOULD have a second tank, a quarantine tank for the new fish, a 10 or 20 gallon is fine. Keep the new fish in this tank for two weeks to make sure they are healthy. Before buying new fish you need to treat the old ones. When looking for an effective ick medicine try to find products containing Malachite Green or Chelated Copper Sulfate, which can treat your water for up to a month.

If you worry about the cost of another tank then try looking at your local classifieds you can usually pick up a 10gallon for around 10 dollars.

[jaguilar15]

Regarding fish: You SHOULD have a second tank, a quarantine tank for the new fish, a 10 or 20 gallon is fine. Keep the new fish in this tank for two weeks to make sure they are healthy. Before buying new fish you need to treat the old ones. When looking for an effective ick medicine try to find products containing Malachite Green or Chelated Copper Sulfate, which can treat your water for up to a month.

If you worry about the cost of another tank then try looking at your local classifieds you can usually pick up a 10gallon for around 10 dollars.

Thank you very much! You've been great help!