diff --git a/sample.cfg b/sample.cfg
index 228fc66b..06c4d504 100644
--- a/sample.cfg
+++ b/sample.cfg
@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ min_snapshot = 51
 max_snapshot = 199
 tree_files_prefix = /path/to/simulation/files/tree_199
 redshift_file = /path/to/simulation/redshifts.txt
-transients_prefix = /path/to/simulation/files/transients_tree_199
 
 [dark_matter_halo]
 halo_profile = nfw
diff --git a/sample_lagos23.cfg b/sample_lagos23.cfg
index 24537dda..791749d5 100644
--- a/sample_lagos23.cfg
+++ b/sample_lagos23.cfg
@@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ min_snapshot = 51
 max_snapshot = 199
 tree_files_prefix = /path/to/simulation/files/tree_199
 redshift_file = /path/to/simulation/redshifts.txt
-transients_prefix = /path/to/simulation/files/transients_tree_199
 
 [gas_cooling]
 rcore = 0.1