10/31/2026
This is the best way to clean plants from pests, especially water fleas (daphnia). I leave plants soaking overnight in seltzer water. Can also be used to restart, clean out an infested tank where daphnia have taken over. For that you have to empty out water and then pour in enough seltzer to cover soil completely. I rinse out the sponges in hot water too. Won't affect the nitrogen cycle too much.. will bounce right back.