The Aquatic Nitrogen Cycle starts with the fish and food releasing carbon dioxide and ammonia into the water. Plants in the fish tank and the atmosphere take some of the carbon dioxide out and Nitrosomonas Bacteria take the ammonia. The Nitrosomonas Bacteria is taken up by Nitrites and turned to Nitrobacter Bacteria. This turns to Nitrates and are finally removed by plants and water changes. If there are high levels of ammonia, then bacteria supplements should be added along with live plants in order to eliminate the ammonia. Water changes and plants are advised if nitrite and nitrate levels are too high. See you on the other side of the tank.
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