Species, strains of bacteria and specific enzymes should be documented to indicate if the bacteria are different that those already naturally present in most water bodies. The biggest unknown to date is which bacterial strains are used in each product (truth of advertising). How does adding bateria species that are already present enhance the existing bacterial community? Pickle Jar ecology is not the real pond world, but it is a start. IMO one can often easily achieve desired results in controlled jar or micro-mesocosm studies.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/29/09 10:21 PM.
