Le guide expert pour des axolotls en pleine santé
Bain de Javel (Traitement radical)
Ce protocole est particulièrement efficace pour éradiquer les algues sur les plantes robustes avant leur introduction.
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Usage : Élimination radicale des algues, escargots et planaires.
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Dosage : 1 dose de Javel pour 20 doses d'eau.
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Temps : 2 minutes maximum.
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Rinçage : Rincer abondamment à l'eau courante puis utiliser un neutraliseur de chlore (type Aquasafe).
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Résultat : Les algues deviennent rouges ou blanches et disparaissent sous 24h à 48h.
Eau Gazeuse - Spécial Escargots
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Usage : Élimination des escargots et de leurs œufs.
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Protocole : Laisser tremper vos plantes toute la nuit dans de l'eau gazeuse.
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Avantage : C'est la méthode la plus sûre pour les plantes délicates.
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Permanganate de Potassium (Désinfectant polyvalent)
Le permanganate (KMnO4) est un oxydant puissant très utile pour la santé du bac, mais il demande de la précision.
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Usage : Désinfectant, lutte contre les algues et apport d'oxygène.
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Dosage (Bain flash) : Mélanger 1g dans 1L d'eau, puis prélever 5ml de cette solution pour 10L d'eau.
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Temps : Trempage pendant au moins 30 minutes.
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Attention : Ce produit tâche les mains et les textiles. Certaines plantes fragiles comme la Riccia, la Mousse de Java ou la Cabomba ne supportent pas ce traitement.
Note importante : Pour les algues pinceaux, le permanganate est moins efficace que la Javel.
Vinaigre Blanc Dilué
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Usage : Élimination du calcaire et désinfection légère.
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Dosage : 1 volume de vinaigre pour 10 volumes d'eau.
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Temps : Trempage rapide de 1 à 3 minutes selon la robustesse.
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Rinçage : Très important à l'eau claire pour protéger le pH du bac.
It is important before introducing plants, whether they come from a pet store or from private individuals to clean them. Snails and planarians lay eggs under the underside of leaves, for example. You risk inviting them into your aquarium. A tip against snails, bathe plants in sparkling water
Bleach and potassium permanganate and sparkling water.
* With bleach :
- soak the plants in a solution (at the rate of 1 dose of bleach for 20 doses of water) for 2 minutes maximum.
- rinse with running water, then immerse the plants in a bucket containing a chlorine neutralizer (Aquasafe type).
- it will kill the algae
Bleach may be harsher on algae than potassium permanganate, but may "burn" plants more easily. The algae will turn red or white and disappear completely after 24-48 hours!
* Potassium Permanganate :
- Buy at a pharmacy buy a sachet of 1g of potassium permanganate mix it with 1 liter of water.
- once the product is well dissolved, take 5ml of this preparation (use a syringe) and mix them with 10 liters of water.
- soak the plants in this preparation for at least 30 minutes
- rinse the plants well afterwards (with clear water).
This cleaning can be carried out on all the elements of the decoration (rock, root, ...)
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) can be very useful in the aquarium hobby. Please note this product stains hands and textiles !!!
Potassium permanganate can be found in pharmacies (and drugstores) very often in sachets (small purplish crystals of 0.50g for 30 cents). It is true that it is a product which remains expensive but we do not need large quantities for the aquarium hobby.
Potassium permanganate has a very powerful oxidizing power. It oxidizes waste more quickly and provides the oxygen necessary for this oxidation. It also helps fight against algae. Permanganate is also used as a disinfectant.
Potassium permanganate can be used:
either in a flash bath for the plants supporting it like the anubias. This also makes it possible to "burn" the brush algae ...
either directly in the aquarium after dissolution (but not in a tank with axolotls because most of the time the solutions contain iodine).
Bath to remove algae from plants or decorations
Please note that some plants do not support this treatment such as Riccia, Cabomba, Myrophillum, Ceratophyllum, java moss
Directly in the aquarium
Prepare a bottle with 1 gram of potassium permanganate and 1 liter of water (preferably RO water). The prepared solution can be used for 1 month and should be stored in the dark.
5 ml of this preparation are then used per 10 liters of water. Let the plants bathe for 30 minutes in this preparation.
If you need to treat algae directly in the aquarium (not with axolotls):
When you pour the mixture, put it, preferably, at the level of the discharge of the pump and in small quantities in order to dilute the mixture as much as possible in the aquarium. A purple cloud should not form which could irritate the gills of the fish.
The aquarium water will then take on a slightly pinkish tint which should quickly turn to a yellowish tint. After 24 hours, the aquarium should be exceptionally clear: crystal clear water.
Benefits :
Elimination of all algae except brush algae.
The water in the aquarium becomes clear, crystalline.
Increased frequency of spawning
Disadvantages
The filter gets dirty faster. This requires more frequent cleaning of the filter.
Some plants do not support permanganate such as Riccia (duckweed), Cabomba, Myrophillum, Ceratophyllum, java moss.
This treatment can be repeated every 2 days.
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
Carbonated water?
To remove snails and their eggs, soak your plants overnight in soda water.
PLANTS COMPATIBLE WITH OUR AXOLOTLS IN COLD WATER
Plants participate in aesthetics but also and above all in the health of the aquarium by absorbing waste and organic compounds and by producing oxygen. The plants also offer hiding places and pleasant hammocks for our kitties. And are used as a spawning place. They de-stress the axolotls and allow them to cling to them in the event of aerophagia as in nature,) and without having to stress them more by placing them in a tupp or plastic bin)
They will have the following characteristics:
Robustness
Deep rooting or floating plants;
Growth if possible medium or fast;
Adaptation to temperatures recommended for axolotls;
Other more general considerations: lighting adapted to the growth of the plant in question + aesthetics + size (height, maximum width?) + Price.
Here is a group of aquatic plants (click on the icon)
Here are some examples of adapted and proven plants, with their characteristics (but there are others!):
A size of all your vallisnerias is easy a "summer cut" will take 5 minutes to be done.
Lentils, frogs, pistias, etc. are also welcome in our containers.
(Be careful, however, regarding duckweed which can quickly become invasive).
Plantes d'eau douce