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Rhodobacter

The remarkable bacteria strain that self-recruits to the BioBoost Nest

THE METHOD: UNIVERSITY STUDY

  • Florida Gulf Coast University swab tested BioBoost Nest media
  • 40 bacterial strains were identified on the unit
  • Underwater photos confirm BioBoost Nest hosts microbial colonies known as biofilm
Underwater view of a small section of BioBoost Nest textured media coated in greenish-grey muck.

“The biofilm on the BioBoost has tremendously grown and is likely to continue.”

Dr. Serge Thomas, PhD, Program Director of FGCU

The Discovery: Rhodobacter

  • One powerhouse strain, Rhodobacter, accounted for a large percentage of bacteria present
  • Rhodobacter is effective in consuming organic matter and has been proven successful in wastewater treatment
  • Rhodobactor is naturally occurring in the pond environment and has an ability to migrate to the BioBoost Nest and proliferate
Underwater view of a small section of BioBoost Nest textured media coated in greenish-grey muck.

“(Rhodobacter) was the most important and exciting finding of the study.”

Dr. Serge Thomas, PhD, Program Director of FGCU

A dynamic population of beneficial bacteria breaks down and consumes the excess nutrients that contribute to persistent water problems like algae blooms, foul odor and clarity issues.

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