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how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:08 pm
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 :(

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:39 pm
by Pufferpunk
Mid to upper teens. Perhaps you could describe the set up you are keeping them in?

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:48 pm
by matt willis
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

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:50 pm
by matt willis
he is bent over double and breathing real slow and been on his back a couple of times

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:53 pm
by Pufferpunk
When's the last time he ate?

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:56 pm
by matt willis
yesterday and he wasnt as interested as normal
there are no signs of probs

Re: how old do mbu live for

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:57 am
by RTR
Is that 0.1 nitrate or 0.1 nitrite?

Common hobby kits cannot read 0.1 nitrate.