how old do mbu live for

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matt willis
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how old do mbu live for

Post by matt willis »

just wondered if anyone can help me on this one as mine is about 8/9 years old and looking a bit tired :(
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Re: how old do mbu live for

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Mid to upper teens. Perhaps you could describe the set up you are keeping them in?
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Re: how old do mbu live for

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he is in a 8x3x3 with 4ft sump filter temp 27 0amm o.1 nitrate
been in this set up for monthes with no probs and now he is dying for no reason
i dont think he will last the next hour
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Re: how old do mbu live for

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he is bent over double and breathing real slow and been on his back a couple of times
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Re: how old do mbu live for

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When's the last time he ate?
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Re: how old do mbu live for

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yesterday and he wasnt as interested as normal
there are no signs of probs
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Re: how old do mbu live for

Post by RTR »

Is that 0.1 nitrate or 0.1 nitrite?

Common hobby kits cannot read 0.1 nitrate.
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