Is my BTA dead?

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Hey guys,

I just bought this and the lady did not package it well…it was smushed in the bag. I do not smell anything bad (I heard that it will smell bad when it’s dead) but it looks like some parts of it are smushed? I’m not sure. Can anyone help? I do not want to put it in the tank if it’s dead or if there’s just a high chance that it will die if it isn’t already…

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Doesn’t look dead. Turn off your pumps and power heads and place it where you think it will do well and where is can attach its foot. I would start somewhere low to mid tank on the rock. Let it be for good 15-30 minutes to give it a chance to attach.

Good luck
 

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