onlyme Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I posted this in the "Dwarf" section, which was probably inappropriate, so here goes again; I am wondering if the nitrogen cycle is the same as for low Ph, soft water fish as it is for rift lakers? Considering NH3 ionises to NH4+ in acidic water and is much less dangerous than in high Ph, where does nitrite fit in to this equation? Are the same bactia responsible for the process in the differing conditions? Is the use of Prime applicable in these condions? And finally, is it OK to drop the Ph of sensitive fish in soft water with bi sodium phosphate? THanks, Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nornicle Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 at below pH 6-6.3ish there is practically no biological filtration going on, the bacteria can't survive, so basically its a two edged sword, ammonia is less toxic, but it doesnt get converted.... has to be taken out via regular water changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme Posted March 17, 2004 Author Share Posted March 17, 2004 Plants can't utilise the ammonia either ? Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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