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Saltcity
02/26/2010, 06:21 PM
I've had this bottle for about 1.5 yrs. and I'm wondering if there is a shelf life on it? The bottle says store at room temperature, no need to refrigerate.

TLC bacteria for saltwater tanks. Its used for cycling and it says when you add a new fish.

Only pic I could find..
http://www.empireaquatics.com/TLC_Saltwater_Starter_Cycle_Bacteria_p/tlc20001.htm

Octoshark
02/26/2010, 06:40 PM
It should say on the bottle (although I just looked at the label online and did not see it). I had a bottle of bacteria starter before and it said on the label "can be stored for 6 months" or however long it was.

It most likely does have a shelf life since it is live bacteria, and after 1 1/2 years I would assume that life is near it end, if not already ended.

Saltcity
02/26/2010, 08:30 PM
I've read the whole bottle several times and can't find anything... not on top, bottom, under the lid.. :lmao:

Yeah, probably should just get a new one.