When Phyto goes bad after harvest

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I had a Tetra harvest in my fridge since the 12th and yesterday I saw that whole batch turned yellow in the fridge. How often does it crash after the fact?? And is it worth keeping and using? (I'm frankly drowning in Phyto, so it won't be terribly missed. The replacement culture is already going.)
 
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Green Phyto turning yellow often indicates a bacterial issue. A little surprised it turned in the fridge, as it should have been cool enough to stall growth. I would not use it for anything unless you can look at it under a scope.
 

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