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Old 12-12-2004, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rikko
Nitrites in and of themselves aren't harmful to most of your tank residents, but their presence is indicative of something that's gone a little awry.
"Nitrite, when in excess levels attaches its self to the hemoglobin and inhibits O2 transport in the blood"

How is that not harmfull?

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