PNS bacteria degrade stubborn detritus such as macroalgal litter

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Purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) are immensely useful for removing organic wastes, including both dissolved and solid organic matter. Sure, there are a number of heterotrophic microbes (i.e. sludge digesters) used to remove solid organics; however, among these, only a tiny handful (including PSNB) have the ability to break down cellulose- and lignin-based plant/algae detritus. The implication of this is huge for anyone maintaining an aquarium, particularly one with a planted refugium.

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R. palustris Reliably Consumes Plant/Macroalgal Rubbish

Pondkeepers as well as freshwater and marine aquarists (especially in commercial operations) are increasingly relying on purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) to remediate wastewater. Though these microbes are generally used to target excess nitrogenous compounds (ammonia, nitrate, etc.), they are...

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