Brand of Bleach for Phyto

[BloopFish]

I imagine that the brand of bleach you use likely doesn't matter as long as there are no surfactants or perfumes in the bleach, but I was wondering what various brands of bleach people tend to use for their culture to get a good idea of what has been sort of "vetted" already.

 

[Saltyreef]

I imagine that the brand of bleach you use likely doesn't matter as long as there are no surfactants or perfumes in the bleach, but I was wondering what various brands of bleach people tend to use for their culture to get a good idea of what has been sort of "vetted" already.

Like for cleaning your culture jars?
Clorox. Any % will do.

 

[BloopFish]

Like for cleaning your culture jars?
Clorox. Any % will do.

No, specifically for disinfecting the mixed saltwater before using for the culture.

 

[taricha]

Clorox, it has the concentration right on the label. I once tried to use off-brand, and discovered it was impossible to determine the actual bleach concentration. The manufacturer data-only said between 1 and 5%.
Only ever Clorox after that.

 

[dedragon]

do people that culture put bleach in the water? i havent heard of that, interesting if they do

 

[BloopFish]

do people that culture put bleach in the water? i havent heard of that, interesting if they do

People who are a little more concerned about maintaining pure cultures tend to use bleach to disinfect the water for a couple hours or more, then add sodium thiosulfate afterwards. This eliminates the worry of bacterial or other contaminants from tapwater or rodiwater.

 

[dedragon]

cool makes sense, didnt realize the concern for bacteria after rodi,but i guess any large culture would need more control like this.