How Does CrystalClear Nitrifier Work?
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 a good nitrifying bacteria such as
CrystalClear Nitrifier.
Biologically, nitrogen compounds may be stripped of their oxygen
and other compounds by certain types of bacteria which are found in
CrystalClear Nitrifier. These bacteria, when they are 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.
Once the nitrification cycle is complete the net result should be
little to no ammonia, nitrite or nitrate levels. As discussed with
CrystalClear Biological Clarifier (Dry) earlier, by pulling these algae
nutrients and others the algae cannot survive and eventually die off.
Once the nutrients are removed the algae dies and the bacteria will
utilize the dead and decaying algae as a food source.
Nitrifying bacteria will readily colonize on the bottom of the pond
and especially on the filter. As the water flows over the filter the
bacteria will begin to work and pull nutrients from the water so we
suggest (as with the other bacteria products) applying the products
directly into the filter in order for the best and most effective
results to be achieved.
CrystalClear Nitrifier is designed to perform the same functions
that the naturally occurring bacteria cannot perform. Most naturally
occurring bacteria cannot keep up with the constant load of organics
and algae entering the pond. Therefore, it is necessary to inoculate
ponds with bacteria and enzyme supplements such as CrystalClear
Nitrifier to ensure a clear, healthy system. CrystalClear Nitrifier is
100% safe for fish and plants and performs very well at seeding filters
as well as the entire pond. |
