The Nitrogen Cycle Explained - Important info you need to understand!!

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Understanding the nitrogen cycles is essential for every new aquarist! Be sure you fully understand this when setting up a new tank regardless of if it's fresh or salt water

 

[domination2580]

Good video! Should be in the beginners guide!

 

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Thanks! I tried to have a mix of making it simple with a bit of technical bits mixed in

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

The one change I'd suggest is to not describe nitrite as toxic. In marine systems, it isn't appreciably toxic at any levels normal attained, even in cycling.

 

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The one change I'd suggest is to not describe nitrite as toxic. In marine systems, it isn't appreciably toxic at any levels normal attained, even in cycling.

Thanks Randy! Looking back I agree that toxic was probably a little strong wording but hopefully it help prevent new fish keeps from jumping to quick and adding fish before the cycle is complete.

Thanks for the input!

 

[sithrico]

Thanks Randy! Looking back I agree that toxic was probably a little strong wording but hopefully it help prevent new fish keeps from jumping to quick and adding fish before the cycle is complete.

Thanks for the input!

Is the cycle ever complete? That is one thing that aways gets me. I don't understand why in the hobby we all know that in order for life to thrive we need the nitrogen cycle. Why do we say the cycle is complete. Shouldn't it be more like "My cycle is stable." Even stable is a wrong word. What could it be? Maybe active. We want the cycle to continue and never be complete. It's a circle. It's probably the OCD in me that hates when people say complete.
Great video though good explanation. My little girl used the Nitrogen cycle as her Science presentation for her end of year project. She helped me learn lots of stuff for the tank. I should have her make a video for my channel. How just even came up with at great title for it.

 

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So true! Haha it should read once the the hobby grade test kits no longer detect NH3/N03

I feel you as I'm a stickler on wording at times(however I seem to lose that when I'm the one in front of a camera..otherwise I would likely ramble on for hours!). I really did try and simplify this one as I have had a lot of question from new aquarists lately.

If she does do a video be sure to post it!