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What does even a low level of ammonia do to fish over time?

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  1. Slows growth without damaging tissue
  2. Stresses them and damages gills
  3. Improves resistance to bacterial infection

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References

  1. UF/IFAS EDIS FA031: Ammonia in Aquatic Systems ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA031 Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. UF/IFAS EDIS FA031: Ammonia in Aquatic Systems ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA031 Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. UF/IFAS EDIS FA031: Ammonia in Aquatic Systems ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA031 Checked 2026-10-11.

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