Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Home Marine Aquariums - Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle - Dealing With Fish Waste


"Home Marine Aquariums - Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle - Dealing With Fish Waste"," The decomposition of waste products in the aquarium produces ammonia, which is highly poisonous to the fish in it.
 A canister filter provide the means for biological filtration.
 Also, it is important to avoid cleaning the filter media with tap/chlorinated water or any soap or detergent as these will kill the bacteria and have a harmful effect on the fish.
 However, opinion seems divided on the effectiveness of such medium in a canister filter.
 He advised changing the filter wool twice weekly.


In this aquarium system, unlike the ocean, the nitrogen cycle ends with the production of nitrates.
 Again, recommendations vary on the amount and frequency of water changes.


Water can be removed from the aquarium using a plastic jug or bucket or a combined siphon/gravel cleaner.
 Larger pieces of solid waste, such as a dead fish or an uneaten mussel, can be removed by hand or by netting.
 This situation is commonly known as ""new tank syndrome.


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