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What Is The Nitrogen Cycling Process?

Friday November 13, 2009

Understanding the nitrogen cycle, also referred to as the biological cycle, is essential knowledge for not only cycling a new tank, but also for preventing dangerous ammonia and nitrite spikes in established tanks known as New Tank Syndrome. Here is an easily understood explanation of what the nitrogen or biological cycle is and how it works to keep your aquarium functioning properly.

More: Rapid Nitrate Reduction Water Change Method Reducing your nitrates from 100 ppm to 5 ppm can be accomplished in a few hours and uses far less water than doing repeated 20% water changes over time.

More: Top Nitrate Absorbing Products can reduce your nitrate levels to near zero without repetitive water changes. These products are easy to use and very cost effective.

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November 24, 2008 at 10:04 am
(1) greg says:

RE. (Do It Yourself) Automatic Top Off System , diagram Auto Top Off
Graphic by Stan Hauter showing :elec.float valve ,selenoid,power suply no explenation at all whats this for in manual

October 6, 2009 at 8:31 am
(2) uken says:

is there any picture of nitrogen cycle?

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