Eco Column Lab Write Up
Eco-Column Lab Write up
Alicia Whiteley
Block 4
Abstract: In this research and experiment we were testing whether or not we can maintain a healthy eco-system based off creating one from scratch. We initially went into this experiment confident that we were going to be able to keep our fish alive which was proven wrong mid-way through due to high levels of turbidity and the state of the fish. After collecting all of our data, we maintained a healthy terrestrial level and a good PH level which came as a surprise due to the death of our aquatic fauna and the levels of turbidity. In summary the project was a challenge in a sense of trying to keep our fish alive and whether or not the fish was retrieving enough nutrients and food. Recreating nature was not the easiest task.
Purpose/Introduction: In this experiment we are trying to test whether or not we could keep aquatic fauna and plant fauna alive using decomposition for the main source of nutrients and food. The idea was to see if we could produce enough nutrients without creating a lot of turbidity. This research stands very important in the natural environmental world because it gives us a good understanding on the ways of survival and what can harm an eco-system.
Background: Type of fish we used: The type of aquatic fauna we used for our eco-column was a gold fish. Gold fish are primarily used to provide food for other aquatic fish or animals such as turtles. The pros and the cons behind Gold Fish are since they are farmed massive quantities, their health isn’t the best. They are put at higher risks of getting disease or transferring diseases. They are also known to consume a high quantities of oxygen which they then produce high amounts of ammonia.
The plant: We used a Java Fern plant for our aquatic plant which is a commonly used plant in aquariums. They are supposed to grow around 8 inches in height and do well alone and with other plants. They grow the best in a PH level
Alicia Whiteley
Block 4
Abstract: In this research and experiment we were testing whether or not we can maintain a healthy eco-system based off creating one from scratch. We initially went into this experiment confident that we were going to be able to keep our fish alive which was proven wrong mid-way through due to high levels of turbidity and the state of the fish. After collecting all of our data, we maintained a healthy terrestrial level and a good PH level which came as a surprise due to the death of our aquatic fauna and the levels of turbidity. In summary the project was a challenge in a sense of trying to keep our fish alive and whether or not the fish was retrieving enough nutrients and food. Recreating nature was not the easiest task.
Purpose/Introduction: In this experiment we are trying to test whether or not we could keep aquatic fauna and plant fauna alive using decomposition for the main source of nutrients and food. The idea was to see if we could produce enough nutrients without creating a lot of turbidity. This research stands very important in the natural environmental world because it gives us a good understanding on the ways of survival and what can harm an eco-system.
Background: Type of fish we used: The type of aquatic fauna we used for our eco-column was a gold fish. Gold fish are primarily used to provide food for other aquatic fish or animals such as turtles. The pros and the cons behind Gold Fish are since they are farmed massive quantities, their health isn’t the best. They are put at higher risks of getting disease or transferring diseases. They are also known to consume a high quantities of oxygen which they then produce high amounts of ammonia.
The plant: We used a Java Fern plant for our aquatic plant which is a commonly used plant in aquariums. They are supposed to grow around 8 inches in height and do well alone and with other plants. They grow the best in a PH level