Bacteria in water

Water contains different levels and types of bacteria. In most cases these are harmless bacteria at low levels. Unfortunately, harmful coliform bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella may occur. These bacteria may cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and in some cases death.

The bacteria appear usually due to sewer contamination, cracks in water piping under ground or animal feces in the drinking water source. How fast the bacteria forms and spread depends on the natural properties in the water. Water has natural properties which protects against bacteria; however, these properties can be severely reduced due to unnatural water processing.

Calcification

Grounds rich in the minerals calcium and magnesium releases these ions into the water causing calcium-carbonate precipitation.

Calcification can cause esthetic challenges, but also far more serious operational challenges with critical equipment.

Such operational challenges may cause significant operational financial losses because of damaged heaters, energy loss, overheating, clogged piping , and damage to electrical equipment.

With DabV mounted on the outside of the glass, the aquarium has been left without being cleaned for almost 15 weeks, only with the replacement of a liter of water per week.

Apparently, there is an ecological balance in the water so that the small amounts of E. coli and coliform bacteria from the feces do not have a negative effect on the conditions in the water. Nor on the health and well-being of the fish.

Professor Emeritus Tor-Henning