The lands of the equatorial rainforests evoke images of lush, multi-species vegetation. At first glance, this might suggest the considerable fertility of the soils on which the jungle grows. However, this is a false conclusion, as over 65% of the world's rainforests and 75% of the Amazon rainforest grow on lands with little fertility…

The Amazon rainforest accounts for over half of the world's rainforest area. The Amazon basin covers an estimated 7 million square kilometers, of which approximately 5.5 million square kilometers are forests. This unique habitat is home to tens of thousands of species from the plant and animal kingdoms, and with all the insect species counted, the number…

Sources of nitrogen compounds in new tanks. The first few days of operation are a difficult period for the aquarist. A newly set-up aquarium initially brings joy and pride, but after a few days, it often turns into a nightmare when uninvited guests – algae – appear in the tank. The main cause of problems is a lack of…

Nitrification, a key process in the natural world. Nitrogen, after carbon, is the most important macronutrient in the natural world. Its uninterrupted circulation (the nitrogen cycle) is crucial to life on Earth. The nitrogen cycle is also crucial to the healthy functioning of aquariums. The most important step in the nitrogen cycle is nitrification, which plays a key role in the nitrogen cycle of ecosystems…