Is it safe to bleach bath java moss?

[AquaScaper]

I'm re-doing a 10gal and have a really nice large clump of java moss that I don't want to lose, but it's full of rams and algae which I don't want to add back into the tank, can I give it a Bleach bath like the other plants?

[Melody]

As we all know, I'm not a plant expert, but I have found Java Moss to be sensitive to treatments. Maybe a quicker dip would be the ticket. I'll let the people who actually know what their talking about take it from there. :laugh:

[WaterPond]

bleach bath? i wouldn't dare do that to any plant!:wideeyed:

If i need to get rid of algea on an algea covered plant i use seachem flourish excel.

[Melody]

LOL Its diluted and effective, but it sure doesn't sound pleasant, does it? :wideeyed:

[traco1]

I use Jungle "Clear Water" which is PP when I introduce new plants to a tank. Mix as per directions, soak the plants for 15-20 mins, then dump water out, then rinse plants well and then they go into the tank. I also let them sit in water while getting organized to put in the tank. I add Prime to the water they are sitting in just to make sure.

[AquaScaper]

I'm sorry what does PP mean? and how does it affect snails? I have both Ramshorns and algae that I need to terminate lol

[Melody]

Potassium Permanganate - Kills snails, but I don't know about algae. You could probably find it cheaper at a drug store.