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Can a fish die if the is fish food laying in the water?

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Yes. When fish food(ex. tropical flake) sits for too long, it turns into ammonia, a very poisonous substance for fish.(and everything else too!)

To prevent your fish from dying from ammonia, clean your tank about every 2 months.

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