🐠 Aquatrak Explore 🐠 The Nitrogen Cycle

The nitrogen cycle is a crucial process in the aquarium hobby that helps maintain a healthy aquatic environment for fish. It involves the conversion of harmful ammonia, produced by fish waste and decaying matter, into less toxic substances.

Here's how it works: First, beneficial bacteria called nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia into nitrite—a still toxic compound. Then, another type of bacteria converts nitrite into nitrate, a less harmful form. Nitrate can be removed from the water through regular partial water changes or utilized by live plants as a nutrient source.

Understanding and establishing a proper nitrogen cycle is essential for the well-being of your aquarium inhabitants. Monitoring water parameters and providing adequate filtration are key steps to maintain a balanced nitrogen cycle.

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