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11-05-2007, 09:59 PM
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Disinfecting Coral Cutters
I recently lost an RTN battle with one of my acros. During the process I used my coral cutters to frag it to try to save a piece (unsuccessfully). What is the best way to disinfect my cutters. I'm worried about transferring a bacterial infection to another coral the next time I frag.
Rob 
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11-05-2007, 11:30 PM
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If you use bleach make sure you don't leave them to soak for more than a few minutes or you'll "rust" out the rivet that holds the two pieces together (in my experience anyways).
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11-06-2007, 12:31 AM
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 I use specialized rubber lined equipment to haul 19% bleach around. Regular household bleach is around 5-6% any higher and the average joe can make mustard gas with it. I assume you mean mixing it 5:1 ratio......and as far disinfecting I hold under water for 2 seconds to knock the big chunks of rust off ...never had a problem yet, but most of the time I use my hands.
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11-06-2007, 02:11 AM
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Doh
 I should have thought about it. Boiling them for 10 minutes should take care the nasties.Thanks Rob
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