Bacteria

[RedipsNam]

There’s no problem here, just wondering if I add more rocks from sump do you guys think bacteria will reproduce without light? My tanks are running a year already with just one sump

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

There’s no problem here, just wondering if I add more rocks from sump do you guys think bacteria will reproduce without light? My tanks are running a year already with just one sump

Most bacteria do not use light, and may thrive better in the dark where algae will not compete for surface attachment sites.

 

[StatelineReefer]

There’s no problem here, just wondering if I add more rocks from sump do you guys think bacteria will reproduce without light? My tanks are running a year already with just one sump

As long as there is a sufficient food source, bacteria will bacteria. That is to say, it will reproduce endlessly unless a competing bacteriophage is consuming them.

 

[Troylee]

Of course it will… most people cure rock in the dark to keep the nasties away.. I have about 40 pounds in my sump with no lights.

 

[RedipsNam]

Most bacteria do not use light, and may thrive better in the dark where algae will not compete for surface attachment sites.

Thanks for this knowledge sir

 

[RedipsNam]

As long as there is a sufficient food source, bacteria will bacteria. That is to say, it will reproduce endlessly unless a competing bacteriophage is consuming them.

Thanks sir!

 

[RedipsNam]

Of course it will… most people cure rock in the dark to keep the nasties away.. I have about 40 pounds in my sump with no lights.

Great idea thanks sir! So another question do you think it can help to fight nutrients the more rocks the more beneficial bacteria?

 

[Troylee]

Great idea thanks sir! So another question do you think it can help to fight nutrients the more rocks the more beneficial bacteria?

My thoughts exactly..