I received results from AquaBiomics showing bacteria populations in my reef tank. As it turned out, this test shows my tank has bacteria indicative of a mature reef - a total of 442 bacteria types were found with a diversity score of .92 (on a scale of 0 to 1.0.) Interestingly, nitrifying bacteria are practically non-existent. Coral and fish pathogens were not found as well.
I tend to think using Florida live rock is at least partially responsible for the diversity score. Has anyone had this test done where only dry rock was used?
I tend to think using Florida live rock is at least partially responsible for the diversity score. Has anyone had this test done where only dry rock was used?