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The Complete Aquarism Glossary

Decode the jargon. Everything you need to know about fish keeping, from "Ammonia Spikes" to "Zebra Danios".

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Aquarium Problems
Equipment & Hardware Filtration & Water Flow Physiology Tank Setup Water Parameters

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Ammonia Spike
Aquarium Problems
An ammonia spike is a sudden rise in toxic ammonia levels in an aquarium, often caused by biological imbalance or excess organic waste.
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Bacterial Bloom
Aquarium Problems
A bacterial bloom is a rapid growth of free-floating bacteria that causes cloudy water, usually triggered by excess nutrients or a new aquarium setup.
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