Left my phyto-feast out overnight, is it still ok?

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  1. BTB0923

    BTB0923 Flamingo Tongue

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    Like it says in the title, I have some Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast that says it needs to stay refrigerated on the side. I accidentally forgot to put it back in the fridge and it sat out overnight (cap on and closed). Is it still ok or should I trash it??
     
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    For the price of that I would say throw it away. That would be like saying I left a gallon of milk out overnight. Should I save the $3 and keep it or throw it away.
     
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  3. BTB0923

    BTB0923 Flamingo Tongue

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    Its a pretty large bottle....more like $20, and I would hate to waste it if I don't have to.
     
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    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    That is a pricey chunk of food to loose. Anytime I face a decision like that I try to look at the cost of my livestock and weigh it against the money Im trying to save by taking a risk.

    Is phyto a live food?
     
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  5. inwall75

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    If it's Phyto-Feast Live vs regular Phyto-Feast, I would suspect it's toast. If it's already dead phyto, it's possibly fine. However, before using either kind again, I would recommend contacting Reed Mariculture. Larry,

    Reef Nutrition - Contact
     
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    BTB0923 Flamingo Tongue

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    Its the bottle pictured....how can I tell if its Phyto Feast Live or just regular Phyto Feast??
     

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    BTB0923 Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks for the link btw
     
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  8. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    it would say live on the bottle
     
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  9. inwall75

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    You're more than welcome. Phyto-Feast Live says the words "live" in yellow letters on the bottle. (Kinda hard to see though)
     
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  10. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    I agree if its live toss it, the effect it could have on your system is NOT worth saving 20 bucks over.
     
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