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Nitrogen Warning

Fish produce toxic wastes (ammonia) that must be broken down by bacteria through *biological filtration. Most fish deaths for first-time tank owners are a direct result of not understanding the nitrogen cycle and are completely avoidable. Regular testing of the water can avoid these fish deaths.

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