coyemuse Fishaholic Joined Jan 2, 2012 Messages 465 Reaction score 0 Location Alaska Mar 10, 2012 #1 So, I knew it was gonna happen when I bought the fish, knew he was dying, he lasted a week and a half though. How long does it take for the ammonia levels to reach danger levels when a fish dies?
So, I knew it was gonna happen when I bought the fish, knew he was dying, he lasted a week and a half though. How long does it take for the ammonia levels to reach danger levels when a fish dies?
Inchworm Li'l Ole Fish Lady Joined Aug 31, 2003 Messages 19,720 Reaction score 16 Location New York Mar 10, 2012 #2 Please just take the fish out of the tank. Do it now.
OP OP coyemuse Fishaholic Joined Jan 2, 2012 Messages 465 Reaction score 0 Location Alaska Mar 10, 2012 #3 I did, but i dont known when in the night he died, I was at work all night. So I was just curious about how long it takes before its dangerous
I did, but i dont known when in the night he died, I was at work all night. So I was just curious about how long it takes before its dangerous
Inchworm Li'l Ole Fish Lady Joined Aug 31, 2003 Messages 19,720 Reaction score 16 Location New York Mar 10, 2012 #4 Don't worry about it then, coyemuse. If you want to be on the safe side, it won't hurt to do an extra water change. I'm sorry your fish didn't make it, but at least you gave it a chance.
Don't worry about it then, coyemuse. If you want to be on the safe side, it won't hurt to do an extra water change. I'm sorry your fish didn't make it, but at least you gave it a chance.
OP OP coyemuse Fishaholic Joined Jan 2, 2012 Messages 465 Reaction score 0 Location Alaska Mar 10, 2012 #5 I'll do that, I just did a water change 2 days ago, but it cant really hurt to do another