Nitrifiers are bad bacteria thread

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I posted my provocative thread in the main forum since it is somewhat targeted at the mainstream reefer instead of to chemistry types who may be more inclined to already agree with it.

Here's the link:

Writing Prompt: Nitrifying bacteria are undesirable in a reef tank

OK, so the world of reefing is loaded with folks talking about nitrifying bacteria as good bacteria, and some other bacteria are bad. I think it's a perfectly valid hypothesis that cannot be easily dismissed that nitrifying bacteria are bad for a fully stocked reef aquarium. Here's the step by...

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[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks Randy!