Dead fish are not an enjoyable sight to come home to. The majority of these accidents can be attributed to poor knowledge on the part of the new aquarist in regards to aquarium start up procedures. As a result of the decay of uneaten food and fish waste harmful chemicals are released into the water. The presence of these particular chemical compounds is extremely deadly to fish. To remove one group of chemicals, nitrates, proper knowledge of their origin must be acquired and particular preventative measures must be taken. In the ideal situation one would have correctly “shocked...
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