About Ammonia, learn everything you can
About ammonia, the key toxin in the nitrogen cycle and nature’s wonder as well. Ammonia is created by the waste our goldfish produce. It’s the food source for beneficial bacteria. These are the friendly bugs that begin the nitrogen cycle. Without the nitrogen cycle, there would be no life in our natural bodies of water. All too often goldfish keepers work against the formation of the cycle; a big mistake
Capable of burning our fish, this toxin demands our respect
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Ionized ammonia
Molecules that make up ammonia are too large for beneficial bacteria to consume. Ammonia breaks down into smaller molecules in healthy water, or ionizes; meaning to become soluble. Ionized ammonia is a tempting food source for beneficial bacteria
Friendly bugs need enzymes found in healthy waste to make the conversion from ammonia to nitrite. The same is true of the friendly bugs that feed on nitrites. These microorganisms also need enzymes to get their job done. Enzymes give beneficial bacteria the ability to consume and convert ionized ammonia into nitrites
Enzymes initiate change
The greater the amount of enzymes, the faster the conversion rate
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Ammonia is a byproduct of waste
Enzymes are found only in healthy waste of healthy animals. Goldfish keepers have tried to create fish free cycles using decaying matter, however, it fails every time. Ammonia is sure to make its presence known, although that’s as far as the cycle goes
About ammonia
Fish burned by ammonia are at high risk of developing inflamed gills and severe burns
The fish in the photo above was severely burned by ammonia. It’s gold coloration first showed a blanket of white, that turned black during the healing process
Use Aloe Remedy to heal, soothe burns and reduce swelling
Enzymes, the building blocks of life
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Author: Brenda Rand