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mosthated
08-15-2007, 12:48 PM
can the bacteria that grows in and on live rock, be grown on other objects? If i had submerged bioballs for instance? would they not harvest this same bacteria? if ammonia is present wouldnt they grow?

lotuskid
08-15-2007, 2:06 PM
Yes, the bacteria will grow on every surface that is in the tank. Live rock has a very large surface area, that means plenty of room for the good bacteria to grow.

WeeNe858
08-16-2007, 3:18 AM
yep... bacteria will spread onto whatever water comes into contact with.. we simply give the bacteria an area we have designated so we know they are there (and dont kill em)