Ammonia losses from the shallow,algae-filled water of a non-tidal wetland are likely to be much greater at night than during the day.

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Ammonia losses are typically greater during the day because photosynthetic activity by algae and other aquatic plants increases pH levels, converting ammonium (NH4+) to ammonia gas (NH3), which is then lost to the atmosphere more easily.

Ammonia Losses from the Shallow,algae-Filled Water of a Non-Tidal Wetland