Sanitizing from Chytrid?

[Elliriyanna]

I have two ADF who are showing signs of Chytrid ... Both are very pale and I do not know how much longer they have. The tank would be converted for Newts but I obviously do not want to cross contaminate ... what do I do?

[Felis]

The symptoms you´re describing are pretty vague and don´t necessarily mean that your frogs have Chytrid. Many factors (including bad breeding/ keeping conditions, bacterial/ viral infections, parasites, other fungal diseases etc.) can cause this. You can have them tested for Bd (e.g. SDZ Global Wildlife Conservancy - News - Amphibian Disease Laboratory ; but look for other labs)- Chytrid is treatable, but first you have to find out the real cause of the disease. I don´t think it´s the right way to just give up and let them die without trying to help them first.

[Elliriyanna]

I am not going in depth about anything, Every time I have tried treating animals it has NEVER gone well, They tend to do better with me not interfering. I do like them but I have two other tanks to worry about not cross contaminating.

I can not get them any meds ... and I am currently reading on Chytrid and treatment but I am honestly afraid to add anything into the tank if its even a slight possibility.

[Elliriyanna]

for now I am moving them to a smaller tank with more plastic plants ( so they can just be thrown away) and nuking the 10 gallon. Can't sanitize snails though lol.

[Elliriyanna]

The two survivors are actually acting great, eating well etc. I guess I will just be careful not to cross contaminate and put animals that can not carry or be infected by the fungus in the tank.

[mpmistr]

I doubt it's chytrid, it's probably viral, bacterial, or fungal. It's not uncommon with these frogs to have a high attrition rate in my experience.

To answer your question, bleach. Just bleach it all down if you suspect contamination. Bleach kills everything, then you rinse it out (a LOT) and use dechlorinator to make it habitable again.

[Elliriyanna]

I am very uncomfortable with bleach I would rather throw everything out than attempt bleaching honestly.

Luckily the two seem to be doing quite well. As long as I keep things in it that aren't likely to get whatever the frogs have I will be fine I think I just need to buy more tongs

[mpmistr]

I've used white vinegar a lot to clean tanks that have been broken down. My 40B was purchased used and was a saltwater tank previously and I was able to clean all the mineral deposits and start it over as a freshwater planted tank using only vinegar and a razor blade.

[Elliriyanna]

I got up this morning and the frogs were just hanging out, Swimming around, chunky bellies. Seems they finally acclimated

[carsona246]

Yea being pale could be a number of things. In fish it could mean they're sleeping, the water is bad, ect.

[Elliriyanna]

It was more than paleness ... I am a little paranoid since I keep other animals it can pass to.

[Elliriyanna]

Ok I need to bump this ... I would like to reuse my filter that my ACF had ... But I can not risk exposing my lotl to any ... well anything.

[carsona246]

has the filter been dried out?

[Elliriyanna]

Not yet ... I have not touched it yet.

[mpmistr]

There is no way to know your ACF carried Chytrid. I have no idea if it is common in the pet trade for ACF to even carry Chytrid any longer since they never show signs of infection.

If you are super paranoid I would just replace the media and clean the filter with bleach then be EXTREMELY thorough about cleaning away the bleach residue (use something like Prime to neutralize the bleach and rinse it out over and over and over and over..).

[Heatheranne]

Hello Elliriyanna,

I am sorry you are having trouble with your frogs.

Do they have any sores? Red areas? Brown areas on their skin?

It might even be tox out syndrome from too much ammonia. Have you had their water tested? Most local pet stores will test it for free for you.


Do your other frogs have any of the same syptoms? Are they eating?

Many diseases are treatable. Even chytrid can be treated.

Bleach diluted with water at a 10% bleach to 90% water ratio will rid the tank of disease. Fill it to the top and let the water set in it for at least 15 minutes. I'd leave for a half hour to be safe. Then empty and rinse thoroughly. Rinse again with dechlorinated water with 4x the amount of extra dechlorinator solution to be sure to neutralize and residual chlorine or chloramines. Wear gloves if you can.

[Elliriyanna]

The frogs are completely healthy. The problem is not the frogs I just need to sanitize the filter And I do not keep bleach in my house. the only things I will use are vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol.

[mpmistr]

The frogs are completely healthy. The problem is not the frogs I just need to sanitize the filter And I do not keep bleach in my house. the only things I will use are vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol.

I do not believe any of these things besides bleach will remove Chytrid, if it exists. I would not use rubbing alcohol on aquatic equipment, it will poison your livestock.

[Elliriyanna]

Odd ... Rubbing alcohol was advised to sanitize before sealing ... Well I will just use the filter in a tank with animals that can not get it.

[Heatheranne]

Pick up some plain, unscented household bleach. It is a known anti-infectant, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitical treatment.