Is this necessary?

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  1. yptozmy

    yptozmy Bristle Worm

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    Hi guys,

    I just removed a dying anemone from my tank. Do I need to do a complete water change to insure that it hasn't released harmful material in my tank?


    What would you guys do? The water doesn't smell bad, and the anemone itself doesn't smell bad yet, as it is in a QT container.



    Let me know what you think!
     
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    yptozmy, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Just to be safe I would do around a 20-50% waterchange, but that is just me! Good luck!
     
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  3. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    no need its only if the anemone is decaying but if it was still dying or just recently died it shouldnt be a problem
     
    drew3, Dec 13, 2009
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  4. yptozmy

    yptozmy Bristle Worm

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    Alright thanks! When an anemone dies, does it kill everything instantly?
     
    yptozmy, Dec 13, 2009
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  5. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    nooooo it will take some time as long as you removed it quickly it should be fine
     
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  6. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    This is interesting because I always thought it would which is the primary reason I havent got one
     
    bluetang08, Dec 13, 2009
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