The single most common vector of carrying disease from one system to another is by way of nets, specimen containers and other catching equipment that wipes off skin, slime and disease-causing organisms from one batch of organisms to another. This pull-out describes a simple, effective dip & rinse treatment for reducing spread of infectious disease. Transmitting toxins and disease-causing organisms between systems can be easily curtailed with the conscientious use of a sterilizing dip and rinse solution. Nets and specimen containers used for capturing and transporting livestock are especially suspect, but all systems and components should be thoroughly cleaned/sterilized between use to eliminate cross-contamination by different plants, fishes and invertebrates. Dip Solutions: Many different chemical preparations have been and are being used; all with their concurrent strong and weak points. The following is a brief description of the most common: 1) Halogens: Chlorine, bromine, iodine bleach solutions are too dangerous if not removed thoroughly, are damaging to nets and other equipment, and are outright too noxious for humans. 2) "Dye Solutions": Potassium permanganate, malachite, flavines and others are hard on your gear, messy (stain everything) and may lose strength without indication. 3) "Salts" are ineffectual for many poisons and pathogens, given common concentrations and dip times. 4) Ammonia-based compounds: like Roc ...

Continue to read all article at : http://www.wetwebmedia.com/AqBizSubWebIndex/disnfecnets.htm