water biology question

[zazz]

I know that the nitrifying bacteria mostly cling to surfaces.
I was wondering what if any bacteria do live in the water.
Where would I go to learn this?
TIA

 

[TKOS]

There are tons of variety of bacteria living in water. A google search will produce thousands of results. Most are benign some are deadly like E Coli.

 

[zazz]

Thanks. TKOS I wonder how I can find if specific bacteria are typical of "used" freshwater fishtank water.
For that matter where could I find what other oganics,minerals, etc are in there. I am googling what I can think of.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

my guess would be google. there is a lot of stuff in the water we just cant test for.