Ammonia is extremely toxic in its un-ionized form and non-toxic in its ionized form. This can be controlled by keeping pond water at low pH levels. At low pH levels ammonia will ionize and at levels higher than 7.2 ammonia begins to un-ionize and becomes more and more toxic. Ammonia at high levels will burn the surface of fish scales and gills thereby stressing the fish to the point of death. This dilemma can be diverted by simply applying good nitrifying bacteria.

Nitrogen compounds are biologically stripped of their oxygen and other compounds by certain types of bacteria. These bacteria, when restricted from access to oxygen, utilize nitrogen compounds instead of oxygen for respiratory purposes and biochemically pull away the oxygen component of the nitrogen ion. The net result of this process (denitrification) is nitrogen gas which is a bi-product of this cycle, thus completing the nitrification cycle.

Nitrifying bacteria readily colonize on the bottom of the pond and in the pond filter. As water flows through the filter, bacteria begin to work and pull nutrients from the water. For the best and most effective results we suggest (as with other bacteria products) applying directly into the filter.

CrystalClear Nitrifier boosts the performance of natural occurring bacteria that results in clear, healthy pond water. 100% safe for fish and plants. Excellent for seeding filters. 23oz treats 5,000 gallons.

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