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I read a comment awhile back and I've tried to get it out of my head, knowing that dosing sugar into the aquarium is probably a bad idea, but I just can't shake it. :loco: So, I decided to post the question, or rather, questions.
What happens if you put sugar into your aquarium? Will it break down into simple carbons? Can plants utilize it as a carbon source? Will it release CO2? Will bacteria break it down the same way yeast does and release not only CO2 but ethanol as well?
I would guess it would eventually break down after dissolving in the water once bacteria get to work on it, but what would be the by-product?
I thought I did well in Chemistry in high school and college, but I really have no clue on this. :noidea: Anybody care to take a guess or share some thoughts/info?
-Dave
What happens if you put sugar into your aquarium? Will it break down into simple carbons? Can plants utilize it as a carbon source? Will it release CO2? Will bacteria break it down the same way yeast does and release not only CO2 but ethanol as well?
I would guess it would eventually break down after dissolving in the water once bacteria get to work on it, but what would be the by-product?
I thought I did well in Chemistry in high school and college, but I really have no clue on this. :noidea: Anybody care to take a guess or share some thoughts/info?
-Dave