Beneficial bacteria reproduction

[vtnamezeboi]

I am adding more ceramic bio balls and more nylon sponges to my tank. Will the beneficial bacteria grow quicker on them since my tank is already established and running?

 

[tlindsey]

I am adding more ceramic bio balls and more nylon sponges to my tank. Will the beneficial bacteria grow quicker on them since my tank is already established and running?

Yes in a well established cycled aquarium but also how much food is being produced for the bacteria.