10 Gallon Tank Snail death equals HIGH ammonia

Nerite snail died in the 10 gallon and topped ammonia at 50!

 

Wow. How long was it in there dead?

 

Wow. How long was it in there dead?

A few days maybe. I haven't paid attention to that tank all week.

 

Ah ok. That happens. Amazing how such a little snail can cause such a spike.

 

Ah ok. That happens. Amazing how such a little snail can cause such a spike.

Very true.

 

Holy shoot, 50 is very high, did you have any other fish in that tank?

 

I'm assuming you mean .5ppm ammonia?

 

I'm assuming you mean .5ppm ammonia?

Yes, .50 ppm.