"Biolog" ID system

[Tom Lewis]

I am looking into methods for identifying (or at least differentiating)
bacterial isolates  from soil and sea-water samples.  One such method
recommended to me is the "Biolog" System.

Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this system?

Are there any other similar systems which I should consider?

Eventually, I'll be needing to isolate and differentiate approx. 3000
different strains.

Thanks

Tom Lewis