DrTim's Aquarium Podcast

Toxicity in aquariums Video

DrTim's Aquarium Podcast

Show Notes

Do you have a question? Send us an email at [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:42 Intro 04:53 Acute vs chronic toxicity 06:12 Measuring toxicity 08:40 Freshwater vs Saltwater 12:05 Lisa Steiner Work Loss of Ammonia oxidase 15:56 Why do you experience a stall during cycling? 21:16 When to test 25:41 Nitrate is toxic 27:00 Chronic nitrate 38:09 Phosphate and the redfield ratio

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