WHAT IS Bacterial Bloom in Aquarium or Fish Tank

WHAT IS Bacterial Bloom in Aquarium or Fish Tank:

It’s a story of thousands of years of existence, survival, and evolution of the fish that we have in our living room. Originally derived from nature, some became captive-raised when we started practical fishkeeping in ponds & aquariums. We were told of DOs-and-DONTs of fishkeeping. We have been made aware of the importance of the nitrogen cycle in a fish tank. Today we also know much more about nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria than ever. We know that they are essential, but the question remained unanswered if these are the only bacteria a fish needs to live happily? Do the rivers, streams, lakes, and seas have only these bacteria contributing to healthy natural living conditions of any underwater life?

While in aquariums and in ponds we could add these beneficial bacteria for establishing and retaining the nitrogen cycle, there are other bacteria or microbes that contribute essentially to the well-being of wet pets. At Aquatic Habitat, we are glad to have not just nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria, but also other essential bacteria in supplies.

OZPOLISH for Aquariums and Artificial Ponds Though the type of these bacteria is the factor that makes these supplies different than each other. Not to mention much, this is the reason why OZPOLISH Bio-Cure Advance has 11 different types of bacteria, whereas OZPOLISH Bio-Cure Standard has 8 different types. They both include probiotics for good fish & shrimp health. This keeps the user confident that these products aren’t just limited to nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. Whilst the value of OZPOLISH Bio-cure Basic limits only to have nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria. Well, OZPOLISH Bio-Cure Advance has additionally four different enzymes that help in the faster degradation of organic wastes. A fourth variant OZPOLISH Bio-Cure Professional is for use in aquaculture.

WHAT IS Bacterial Bloom in Aquarium or Fish Tank:

Well, all three products also have a natural active ammonia-binder that helps in immediate control of excess ammonia. This becomes more relevant when a new tank is being set up or an existing tank getting beneficial bacteria top-up for the first time. In either case, it is natural to see the overgrowth of the bacterial population, if the tank water has the presence of ammonia. As a known fact, we keep the ammonia level below zero ppm, but when it increases it becomes a lethal source for most of the aquatic lives. Fortunately, the nitrifying bacteria made available through natural and artificial sources could be allowed to feed on ammonia and nitrite.

More food, more growth! So that fact with beneficial bacteria. Excess nitrogenous and organic wastes could overpopulate these beneficial bacteria. Often the bacteria growth becomes so much that they together make themselves visible to human eyes, in form of milky or cloudy aquarium water. This is the condition called bacterial bloom. When this happens, those bacteria needing oxygen to live, start consuming the oxygen from tank water. This will increase the Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the tank water, and this is when it becomes lethal for fish. The fish could come to the top of the water surface gulping air. In extreme cases, the fish will die.

Aquarium bacteria bloom

This is how beneficial bacteria could become deadly. So, it is important for the aquarium or pond owners to follow the right doses as specified on these products. To control the formation of cloudy water due to bacterial boom, it is better to under-dose than overdose the beneficial bacteria. It is also important to use good supplies of commercially available beneficial bacteria. As we don’t know what other microbes are in our tanks, we are assured that regular use of good quality beneficial bacteria will outcompete any pathogen, keeping infectious diseases among wet pets, at bay.