Turning Ammonia Into Fish Food

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By Mark Washburn

Mark is a pond management specialist with over 20 years in the field. His wealth of experience will help you with your pond!





Turning Ammonia Into Fish Food: Technical Guide to Nutrient Recovery

What if the very toxins threatening to kill your fish could be transformed into their favorite high-protein meal? Ammonia is the #1 killer in backyard ponds, but for Euglena, it is the primary building block for growth. Strategic management of a Euglena population turns a waste product into a high-grade protein source that feeds the rest of your food web. It’s not a pollution problem; it’s a missed harvest opportunity.

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