[pure-silver] Fishy developer

Since my local dealer ran out of Ilford liquid paper developer (I had 
been using PQ Universal), I bought a bottle of Kodak's Polymax liquid 
paper developer.  I have been using it for some time now with good 
results.  But from the first batch that I diluted, I have noticed a 
distinct, mildly unpleasant odor, somewhat reminiscent of old fish. 
I never experienced that with the Ilford developer.  Can anyone 
explain where that come from?

(Richard's comment about the old dektol smelling like fish reminded 
me that I have been meaning to ask this question.  No telling how old 
the bottle of Polymax I bought is.  But the liquid is clear, and I do 
mix it fresh for each printing session.)

--Ben
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