Can Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria Replace Lanthanum Chloride? Data From ACI Aquaculture & Hydrospace LLC
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Managing Phosphates in a Coral Wholesale Facility using Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris)
“PNS has been a huge Asset to the ACI Aquaculture soft coral receiving system. Not only do the corals look healthier, but we have almost completely eliminated the use of Lanthanum chloride for PO4 control.” –Chris Meckley
Phosphates play a nuanced role in the metabolism of all coral species. In photosynthetic corals, phosphates are essential in regulating the activity of Symbiodinium and other symbionts. In non-photosynthetic corals, obtaining phosphorus through living forage is essential to sustaining growth. Even in fish-only aquariums, unmitigated dissolved phosphate levels result in excess algae growth and can ruin tank aesthetics. Phosphates have both obvious and nuanced effects on the health, growth, and coloration of any given reef aquarium.
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Can Purple Non Sulfur Bacteria Replace Lanthanum Chloride? Data From ACI Aquaculture & Hydrospace LLC | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog
Managing Phosphates in a Coral Wholesale Facility using Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris) “PNS has been a huge Asset to the ACI Aquaculture soft coral receiving system.
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