bacteria

Hi everyone, I recently got a bottle of Dr. Fosters and Smith nitrifying bacteria and it came today. I wasnt home and it was outside in the shade for 3 hours. today the temperature was 90 degrees. do you think the bacteria are ok? literature review tells me that 120 will kill it. thanks.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/new-type-of-symbiosis-bacteria-eat-ammonia-in-fish-gills

I am moving fish around for some new arrivals. Does anyone know how long an empty cycled tank will last before the BB die off or go away and the cycle will have to be kick started again.

Hi, Is there anyone in the Harford County area that would be willing to help me by pass my tank cycle with the help of sand or sponge, or some water?

During my various bacteria-related rants and commentary, I occasionally mention that bacteria can communicate (called quorum sensing). Here's a great TED Talk that does a fantastic job explaining what's going on in general terms. It also has a really cool bit about how one type of squid is...

Are all bacteria created equal? For instance, when setting up new tanks, the easiest way to cycle the tank is to set it up with an established filter or used substrate. This is what I generally do and it is pretty reliable when done correctly. Most of my tanks are African, so I'm generally...

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4780&utm_source=PFK_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=February_10_2012&utm_term=Think_you_know_filter_bacteria?_Dream_on…&utm_content=html If it's correct, and it seems well researched, it refutes some urban fishkeeping legends.

Hello, I have had a big bacteria bloom for a couple days. I has a 75 Gallon tank and I originally used Stress Zyme 9 days ago and used it again after 7 days according to the bottle directions. This 2nd application has not disipated, yet. I plan on doing a 25-50% water change. Will that...

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