How to control and remove salvinia from your pond or lake.

[FinFan]

I'm thinking of dipping salvinia in hydrogen peroxide to sanitize it. Would that be enough to kill the roots, or could I still be introducing pathogens into my tank?

[kingrise]

I'd advise against it, they have a tendency to hold onto a lot of liquids, which could potentially introduce unwanted substances into your tank.

[FinFan]

I'd advise against it, they have a tendency to hold onto a lot of liquids, which could potentially introduce unwanted substances into your tank.

I'm not convinced rinsing would be sufficient, what if some of the peroxide is retained within the plant?

[kingrise]

If you've got a QT tank, why not give it a go and quarantine them for a few weeks? Even after a rinse with tap water, the roots can still hold onto stuff.

[FinFan]

I'd advise against it, they have a tendency to hold onto a lot of liquids, which could potentially introduce unwanted substances into your tank.

No QT tank for me, sadly. I rinsed the plants thoroughly and added them to my tank. Given my LFS's great reputation and healthy fish, I'm fairly confident it'll be alright.