| Main Title |
Toxicity of Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate to Fishes. |
| Author |
Russo, R. C. ;
Thurston., R. V. ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. ;Montana State Univ., Bozeman. Fisheries Bioassay Lab. |
| Publisher |
1991 |
| Year Published |
1991 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/A-92/089; |
| Stock Number |
PB92-179142 |
| Additional Subjects |
Toxicity ;
Water pollution effects(Animals) ;
Ammonia ;
Nitrates ;
Nitrites ;
pH ;
Oxygen ;
Temperature ;
Chlorides ;
Calcium ;
Fishes ;
Reprints ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB92-179142 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
34p |
| Abstract |
Ammonia and nitrite are highly toxic to fishes, with ammonia occurring in surface waters more commonly than nitrite. Nitrate is a related compound but is not significantly toxic to fishes. The acute toxicity of ammonia to aquatic organisms is affected by water pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, concentration fluctuations, degree of salinity, presence of other chemicals, and prior acclimation. The acute toxicity of nitrite is known to be affected by water pH and the presence of chloride and calcium. More research is needed on the effects of these and other variables on the acute toxicity of both ammonia and nitrite, as well as the chronic effects of both of these toxins. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Advances in World Aquaculture, v3 p58-95 1991. See also PB84-172444. Prepared in cooperation with Montana State Univ., Bozeman. Fisheries Bioassay Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Book chapter. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Toxicity of Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate to Fishes. |
| Category Codes |
68D; 57Y; 98F |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
217730105 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
