Bad news for me, I may have lost the good bacteria in my FX5 during a major cleaning tonight. I have 30 pounds of lava rock in my aquarium and was wondering if any good bacteria might possibly be living on it? Really just looking to dodge a bullet with this one. Does anyone know if that is a possibility? I'd appreciate your opinions and knowledge. Thanks!
Lava Rock & Good Bacteria?!
- Thread starter tessr
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I know that some BB is on all the surfaces in the tank.the lava rock has much area.not sure how much.I would try to use it in a filter the oxygen and flow over it will help it multiply faster
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Depending on how heavily stocked you are, you may be fine. Just keep an eye on your water parameters. I would start testing the water pretty frequently for a while, if you aren't already.
I agree with Jesse's suggestion above. Testing will be the only way to verify any potential spikes.
As stated above, all surfaces covered in the water will have a biofilm of beneficial bacteria, and as long as you aren't too overstocked, you may be covered.
I use lava rock in as media in my bio-fractionators inside for aquaria and outside for ponds.
I use lava rock in as media in my bio-fractionators inside for aquaria and outside for ponds.
