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Old December 6th 06, 12:27 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
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Default Blacl Molly Completely Vanished

Köi-Lö wrote:
"JeffinMS" wrote in message
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"Köi-Lö" wrote in message
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It probably died, was nibbled on and quickly
decomposed.
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Does this decomposition affect the tank negatively in any way?

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Yes as it releases ammonia and some diseases would also remain behind
I was told. If it's gone don't worry about it, or do an extra
partial water change of perhaps 50%.


Jeffin didn't mention the size of his tank, nor what filtration is in place,
but i think a 50% water change for a missing molly is a little drastic!

"Broken back" is not a disease and cannot be transmitted to other fish... a
rotting fish is no worse than any other rotting food... with sufficient
filtration all that should happen is a slight rise in nitrates.



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