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Diazotrophic Bacteria in the Reef Aquarium (The Most Important Article You'll Ever Read About Coral)

Tropical coral reef ecosystems are oligotrophic (i.e., nutrient-poor) environments with nitrogenous macronutrients such as ammonia in...

Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria as a Probiotic Aquarium Food Additive

In recent years, we’ve seen a heightened interest in probiotic products throughout the aquarium industry. This development closely...

The Return of (Vastly Improved!) PNS ProBio™

Not so long ago, when Hydrospace first opened for business, we proudly declared that we “continuously strive to increase the quality,...

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A Native Rift Lake Plant for African Cichlid Tanks

It's rather easy to become obsessed with the stunningly beautiful and diverse cichlids of the African Great Rift Lakes. Intelligent,...

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PNSB Shown to Play Role in Coral Productivity

Ultimately, all life on Earth depends upon the presence of certain forms of bacteria. The coral holobiont—composed of a group of...

Phenolic Compounds in Stuckenia Shown to Deter Herbivory

The natural nutrient recycling carried out between plants and animals promotes a healthier captive environment for both. However, the...

PNSB Shown to Remove Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate from Aquaculture Wastewater

At this time, the use of purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) for bioremediation of agricultural water assets is most common in East Asian...

An Introduction to Eurasian Watermilfoil

Since its first documented occurrence in U.S. waterways in 1942, Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) has proven to be...

An Overview of Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria

Purple non-sulfur (PNS) bacteria are flagellated, gram-negative proteobacteria. They have been a vital component of food webs for eons....

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