Bacterial mat
Moderator: Mustafa
Bacterial mat
Does anyone know anything about the bacterial mat that develops on the floor of the anchialine pools, or possibly on the floor of the aquarium? Mustafa? In my 10-gallon, I notice that the shrimp spend a lot of time with the aragonite sand that I use for the tank floor. There are areas where the shrimp spend a lot of time "grazing", although there is no apparent food there. And in those areas, the sand takes on a decidedly different look. The sand grains seem to cluster and develop a dull matte look as opposed to the original deep black sheen. Could a bacterial mat be forming? I understand that such a mat is a food source in the anchialine pools.
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Re: Bacterial mat
Yes, probably.
How is your tank doing?
Any pics?
How is your tank doing?
Any pics?
Re: Bacterial mat
There are bacteria all over your tank. They are part of the "biofilm" on all surfaces. It's not just algae.