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hummer

07-15-2008 04:27 AM

Does RBTA release toxins when it dies?

My RBTA was doing great yesterday after a run in with the power head a few weeks ago. This morning my water turned cloudy and the RBTA was no where to be found. Bits and pieces of fleshy stuff was floating around which I'm assuming was the RBTA. Then 2 fishes died this evening. Does RBTA release toxins after it dies? Thanks for any answers.

tlo	07-15-2008 05:10 AM

no, it won't release toxins, but will foul the tank as it decomposes. Do a water change and check your ammonia and nitrates.

hummer

07-15-2008 05:26 AM

ok. thanks!

Sebae again

07-15-2008 05:50 AM

Also run carbon in a canister or bag for a few days.

ElGuappo

07-15-2008 11:27 PM

also check your skimmer regularly. you will have mass amounts of skimate. at least i did.

hummer

07-16-2008 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGuappo (Post 334816)

also check your skimmer regularly. you will have mass amounts of skimate. at least i did.

Yes I did. It was 3/4 full that day. Smelled really bad.

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