Virus and Bacteria

[ksed]

Very interesting read on the importance of viruses and bacteria. Even more important. Here is a quote.

"When we consider that marine viruses turn over 150 gigatons of carbon per year, more than 30 times the standing abundance of carbon within marine phytoplankton, one could easily say, the possibilities are endless."

https://www.reefs.com/blog/2015/01/12/marine-viruses-aquarists-friend-foe/

 

[Wiz]

Can't read this right now but very interesting topic. And I want to read it later so I figured I would comment so I would be able to find it. LOL

 

[Shep]

Very good article

 

[ksed]

I forgot to mention the video down at the bottom

 

[ksed]

Here are a couple more if you are interested.
https://www.reefs.com/blog/2015/01/11/marine-microbes-aquariums-important-tenant/
https://www.reefs.com/blog/2015/01/13/network-coral-health-communication/

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Seems like time for someone to market a virus specific to cyanobacteria.

 

[reefwiser]

Will be exploring Cyanobacteria in a new R2Rtv series with @Twillard so we gain a better understanding for this bacteria in our aquariums.

 

[ksed]

Seems like time for someone to market a virus specific to cyanobacteria.

I think it may hold a lot of potential for our reefs