Blue green algae question

[Jeff1192]

So I have decided to completely redo my little 15 gallon tank. Going to change the gravel and redo the aquascape. I have some blue green algae that I'm worried about transferring to the redone tank. There are some rocks I'd like to use again but they have blue green algae on them.  What can I do to completely ensure I don't transfer it? Is scrubbing it enough?

Thanks

Jeff

[charlie]

Hi Jeff, I would suggest 100% bleach on any thing to be reused including the tank followed by through rinsing and completely air dried.

[Dxpert]

I agree - Scrubbing it will likely not be enough and you will have the same problem again in no time. I have also boiled things in the past, but I have more recently used the bleach rinse that Charlie recommends. I use a 10-25% solution and let the stuff sit for an hour. Then I wash it off and let it soak for a few days/weeks in clean water.