Just to be honest that was staged. No tinkling going on. Even though I've had three fish farmers tell me that is how they get the two bacteria species going I can't get myself to do it yet.
Hmmm, I can only imagine the conversation between you and your wife if she caught you "adding bacteria" to your RAS.
I'd think you'd be fine as long as you don't try to add structure.
OH NO, I can't believe I wrote that.