The Free On-line Aquaculture Dictionary
Nitrification activity in relation to temperature (in a well designed filter)
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Nitrification activity in relation to temperature (in a well designed filter) |
| Temperature oC | g m2 day-1 ammonia converted to nitrate by bacteria in filter |
| 5 | 0.3 |
| 10 | 0.5 |
| 15 | 0.7 |
| 20 | 0.9 |
| 25 | 1.0 |
| Note that the above figures are a guideline only. Conversion rate may differ due to water quality (including oxygen levels, pH and organic loadings) and filter design (especially water distribution patterns). | |