How Long Will It Take to Kill My Fish?

[MegaraSai]

An overdose of CO2 Booster, I mean. I accidentally reached for it instead of QuickStart about 40 minutes ago after disturbing the gravel with root tabs and dumped a capful (10 ml) into my 6 gal before I realized my mistake. I did 3 30% water changes immediately, upped the flow on my filter all the way, and have the lid off right now; tho I know its gluteradehyde and not actual CO2 I wanted to make sure as much oxygen as possible is available right now in hopes that will help.

Other than being super agitated by all the activity every fish (1 betta, 1 garra, 5 rasboras) seems to be fine, but how long should I wait before I stop worrying?

--MS

 

[Kilbo]

Your instinct to do the water changes was the right move. At this point I wouldn’t worry, as most overdosing issues show up either immediately or in long-term health issues and you’re past the immediate phase.

If it was me, I’d do another 50-75% water change to be on the safe side and move on.

 

[MegaraSai]

Your instinct to do the water changes was the right move. At this point I wouldn’t worry, as most overdosing issues show up either immediately or in long-term health issues and you’re past the immediate phase.

If it was me, I’d do another 50-75% water change to be on the safe side and move on.

Thanks, whew. I'd poured enough in for a 100 gal tank! Panic!

Everyone is fine this morning, tho I did spoil their fun and lower the flow back down after seeing the betta misjudge the speed with which he headed into a corner and bonk his head. XD I do plan to keep an eye on the ammonia in case there's some algae I don't see that gets killed.

--MS

 

[DMD123]

Hopefully all is well?