Should DT's have an Odor?

[tonga]

I used a apparent expired bottle of DT's once, smelled fine..but I think it was the shipping, clouded up my tank real good but thats about it no water chemistry problems, I did a 25% water change and ran some carbon..it didn't really have a smell at all.

 

[davelin315]

I think DT's has a phone number on their limited web site. Call them and ask about your odor.

 

[Paul A. Ifkovits]

Thanks Dave! Sometimes the most obvious answer is the hardest to find...

I did call, and I quote, if it "smells bad enough to make your hair fall out", then the product is no good. He also described it as a "dead animal".

For the record, it should have a slight unpleasant smell.

Paul

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[Mike02]

DT's is supposed to be able to last 7 days in normal temps or 6 months in the refridgerator

 

[chris1]

LMBO!! hehehehe

"smells bad enough to make your hair fall out"

hehehehehe

c

 

[Paul A. Ifkovits]

It has been s year since I have purchased DT's. THe LFS finally started carrying it and I purchased a bottle. It appears its has changed a little including a different bottle and a more concentrated solution. However, it has a odor that reminds me between fresh veggies and my sump... Is this normal? The less concentrated did not have any smell.

Thanks!

Paul

 

[scooterr]

i have no experince with the old dt's but the concentrated bottle says "dead phytoplankton will have a strong foul odorand should not be used." It also has a best if used by date. i thnk it should be alright.

also was it refrigerated at the LFS?

jeff

 

[Paul A. Ifkovits]

It was refridgerated at the LFS. But it is the shipping that concerns me.