How long does it take for bacteria supplementation to settle and successfully multiply in a new, intermediate, and mature tank? Is it dependent on dosage amount, dosage frequency, existing bacteria cultures, and does protein skimming impact bacterial growth in live rock?
Additionally, how long should a protein skimmer be turned off for when dosing bacteria in order to allow maximum concentration of bacteria to integrate into a tank?
I currently have my skimmer turned off for four hours when dosing bacteria and carbon dosing on a weekly basis but wondered why I do it and how bacterial colonization and competition occurs with bad bacteria or algae.
Additionally, how long should a protein skimmer be turned off for when dosing bacteria in order to allow maximum concentration of bacteria to integrate into a tank?
I currently have my skimmer turned off for four hours when dosing bacteria and carbon dosing on a weekly basis but wondered why I do it and how bacterial colonization and competition occurs with bad bacteria or algae.