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Old 07-15-2008, 04:27 AM
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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.
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Old 07-15-2008, 05:10 AM
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no, it won't release toxins, but will foul the tank as it decomposes. Do a water change and check your ammonia and nitrates.
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ok. thanks!
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Also run carbon in a canister or bag for a few days.
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also check your skimmer regularly. you will have mass amounts of skimate. at least i did.
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Old 07-16-2008, 03:37 AM
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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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