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Why are my aquarium fish dying the ammonia level is good.?
It could be any number of aquarium diseases. take a sample of water and the next fish that dies to your local aquarium store and have them looked at.
Where does amonia come from in aquarium?
Ammonia comes from fish waste.
What keeps killing your aquarium fish?
check the pH balance for ammonia
What do you think would happen to the fish in an aquarium that did not have bacteria to eat the ammonia?
It would die. The ammonia would kill the fish if amounts were elevated.
What is the maximum ammonia level that's safe to put new fish in a tank?
Ammonia levels should be at zero. Ammonia is never safe to have in an aquarium especially new fish. Transporting a fish generally causes some stress for them and with the addition of a water problem in their new home it could prove fatal. If this is a brand new tank it would be wise to cycle it fully before adding a fish.
What is happening to the water in an aquarium when the water level goes down?
The fish are drinking it. Get rid of the fish
What are some examples of the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium?
In an aquarium, fish waste and uneaten food release ammonia. The beneficial bacteria then convert the ammonia into nitrites, which are further converted into nitrates. Plants in the aquarium can utilize these nitrates for growth, completing the nitrogen cycle.
How do the plants and fish in the aquarium show balance of nature?
They do not "show" balance of nature. What could be happening is, your planted aquarium could be a "balanced aquarium" or be in the process of becomming one. In a 'balanced aquarium' the living creatures (fish etc) produce waste products. These products decay and become poisonous (Ammonia). Without a natural balance of other organisms (Bacteria) the living creatures in the tank would all be poisoned by the ammonia. What happens in a balanced aquarium is. The Waste Products produce Decay which produces (deadly) Ammonia. Aerobic bacteria convert Ammonia into (deadly) NitrIte and then into (harmless) NitrAte. The plants can then use up the NitrAte and in the process of photosynthesis, produce Oxygen, some of which is used up by the fish etc. In todays aquaria most of this 'Ammonia to Nitrate' conversion is carried out in a filter that has been 'cycled'. Cycled simply means that the filters' media have suffucient aerobic bacteria to perform this Ammonia to Nitrate 'conversion'.
What happens if you leave a dead fish in the tank and how does it affect the aquarium ecosystem?
Leaving a dead fish in the tank can lead to an increase in ammonia levels as the fish decomposes, which can harm other fish and plants in the aquarium. This can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem, potentially leading to illness or death of other aquatic life. It is important to promptly remove any dead fish from the tank to maintain a healthy aquarium environment.
You just got a new tank and all the fish in it died Should you emty it out and refill it before you put new fish in it?
No, leave the tank for several days, then get your water tested for ammonia and nitrite. Depending on the results, either get a FEW new fish, or let the aquarium run until the ammonia and nitrite are gone.
What factors contribute to the death of fish in an aquarium, and specifically, what can kill a fish in an aquarium?
Several factors can contribute to the death of fish in an aquarium, including poor water quality, improper temperature, overfeeding, lack of oxygen, aggressive tank mates, and diseases. Specific factors that can kill a fish in an aquarium include ammonia and nitrite spikes, high levels of nitrate, sudden changes in water parameters, inadequate filtration, and stress from overcrowding or incompatible tank mates. Regular water testing, proper maintenance, and monitoring fish behavior can help prevent these issues and ensure the health and well-being of aquarium fish.
How does ammonia affect the pH balance of the water in an aquarium what can be done to fix this problem?
Ammonia is a base. To fix it, perhaps try adding buffer to the water. Just as a side note, the ammonia is actually a product of the fish. Fish pee pure ammonia because of the abundance of water in their system.
