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What ammonia levels should you expect while cycling your tank?
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They can vary tremendously. Keep up the cycling until the reading is zero Ammonia and zero Nitrite.
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How long is a new fish tank considered mature?
For a freshwater tank, its safe to add fish after the the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are safe for fish. Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0 ppm and nitrate levels should be very low, under 50 ppm. You should also make sure that other parameters are safe for the species of fish that will be living in the tank.
I have heard that you aren't supposed to wash filters with chlorinated water but I did My water is murky now and I am worried Will my fish be OK?
The reason you aren't supposed to rinse filter media in tap water is because it will kill off all the good bacteria that reside there. The good bacteria is what turns the toxic ammonia your fish produce into nitrate, which is safe at low levels. Your water is probably murky due to a new bacteria bloom. Your tank is either having a mini cycle or cycling over again, so keep an eye on ammonia and do small water changes often to keep ammonia down. Your fish should be fine as long as you keep ammonia levels down (use a liquid test kit).
Why should acids and bases be segregated away from each other?
Acids and bases should be stored separately from each other because of the possibility of violent reactions and/or fumes. Ammonium hydroxide specifically can give off ammonia gas when reacting with acids. Ammonia gas can be dangerous at high levels.
Is ammonia in an aquarium measured in ppm?
Yes it is. You're looking for as little ammonia as possible, hopefully 0ppm. If it's over ~25ppm in a common freshwater tank, you should take measures to reduce the levels through water changes or chemical means.
Do you Capitalize all words in the phrase Olympic cycling team?
Yes. It should be Olympic Cycling Team.
Why is there high blood ammonia level?
Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disorder. Liver is responsible for excreting excess proteins (CHON) in our body. Ammonia is a by-product of protein. If liver is damaged, ammonia levels will go up and will circulate in our blood (condition called hyperammonemia). This is why patients with liver disease are restricted with protein rich foods.
Is cycling prohibited under Islamic law?
No , it is not . Islam does not prohibit cycling ( as a Sport , I suppose ). We should note that women have to adhere to Islamic way of dress that ( the way ) may not be practical with cycling.
What is the maximum contaminant level for ammonia in drinking water?
There is no maximum contaminant level for ammonia in drinking water. USEPA does not consider it necessary to regulate ammonia in drinking water since the body produces much higher levels than are usually found in the environment.
Is the ammonia fumes created in an outhouse type toilet harmful?
I don't know how concentrated the ammonia fumes are, but ammonia should not be breathed. If it is very dilute, it should be okay, but if it is unpleasant or strong, it's probably not good!
Does ammonia expire?
If ammonia is left in an open container (no lid) the ammonia may evaporate faster than the water content. If its in a closed container it should be fine
What compound is most toxic to freshwater fish?
Fish waste includes ammonia (NH3), which breaks down into nitrites, then nitrates. Both in your store and at customers' homes, freshwater fish aquariums should be closely monitored for levels of these three waste products. Ammonia should test at zero in established tanks with sufficient nitrifying bacteria. However, ammonia can rise to very high concentrations in new tanks or when too many fish are added. Levels should be carefully monitored in new tanks and after adding fish, particularly in smaller tanks where waste can concentrate faster. Nitrite (NO2) and nitrate (NO3) should be monitored closely. Ammonia is broken down into nitrite, which is less toxic but still dangerous to fish at high levels. Nitrite is then broken down into nitrate by another type of bacteria, completing the nitrogen cycle. Nitrite generally is detected in only new tanks (during the initial phases of establishing nitrifying bacteria colonies) and when new fish are added. In established tanks, nitrite levels should test at zero as it breaks down into nitrate. Nitrate will accumulate in the aquarium over time but can be kept at safe levels by frequent partial water changes.
Why should you go cycling?
It's alot cheaper and healthier.
