First, its pretty cool for you being microbiologist. I miss doing experiments in the lab using cultures during undergrad.
BOT: I will write your same statement.
" Most Bacillus additives for aquaculture/agriculture are for the enzymes bacillus produce and are less for establishing bacterial populations. That is based on my professional work in the area, but it's not true 100% of the time. Bottled bacterial additives work well, but choose the bactira appropriate for the application such as nitrobacter for tank startup, Bacillus for sludge removal or Lactobacillus for probiotic use. That is based on my experience using them in my tank and in professional settings."
I think in most situations a more detailed explanation can be used instead of IMO and IME, but I get lazy and just use IMO and IME and don't write the explanation of why it's my opinion or what my experience is all the time when I use those terms unless someone asks.
