I’ve been studying bacteria & their roles in reefs for many years. I came across this article recently which makes good points about how bacteria respond to nutrient levels, especially high ones. Thoughts?
phys.org
Too many nutrients make microbes less responsive
Bacteria in lakes play a key role in maintaining water quality by absorbing excess nitrogen and phosphorus. They also help store carbon, which has implications for our climate. But, as it turns out, their ability to do these tasks varies depending on the makeup of the lake in which they live...