Originally Posted by corallover23 http:///forum/post/2608016
to turn into ammonia?.
It probably depends on weather or not it goes through the fish first.
I don't know for sure at what specific time it breaks down, but I try not to let any food sit in my tank for more than 12 hours or so. I think I have some seaweed salad that says to take it out after 6 to 8 hours. I, however, have a tendency to doubt a large corporations suggestions....think this is their way to move product...12 hours!!