5.1 - ANALYZE
Trouter Space was able to successfully collect data of Ammonia, Nitrate/Nitrite, Alkalinity, pH, and Hardness from over 4 weeks. When compiled into a data graph such as that on Aquaponics post #6, it was clear that a trend of a positive experiment was underway. The Nitrate/Nitrite levels of the 83 degree fahrenheit remained much closer to homeostatic conditions (~35ppm) than the room temperature one. Over time, the 83 degree tank had a better time reverting back to the homeostatic conditions thank the 73 degree tank.
5.2 - REFINE
Based on our observations of a more successful tank, we continued to record data. In so far, we tried to make our constants remain constant. Of course there was an inevitable mistake in the overflow, causing an imbalance of everything. However, both tanks were treated in the same manner. So we replanted both Ocimum basilicus, and took out one of the fish from the 83 degree tank. Then we began to record which tank contained the most concurrent data.
5.3- EVALUATE
Based on the data, we determined that from the beginning, our hypothesis was right. The 83 degree tank found homeostatic conditions more quickly than the room temperature degree tank. The ammonia levels remained constant, as well as the pH of the biological system.
Trouter Space was able to successfully collect data of Ammonia, Nitrate/Nitrite, Alkalinity, pH, and Hardness from over 4 weeks. When compiled into a data graph such as that on Aquaponics post #6, it was clear that a trend of a positive experiment was underway. The Nitrate/Nitrite levels of the 83 degree fahrenheit remained much closer to homeostatic conditions (~35ppm) than the room temperature one. Over time, the 83 degree tank had a better time reverting back to the homeostatic conditions thank the 73 degree tank.
5.2 - REFINE
Based on our observations of a more successful tank, we continued to record data. In so far, we tried to make our constants remain constant. Of course there was an inevitable mistake in the overflow, causing an imbalance of everything. However, both tanks were treated in the same manner. So we replanted both Ocimum basilicus, and took out one of the fish from the 83 degree tank. Then we began to record which tank contained the most concurrent data.
5.3- EVALUATE
Based on the data, we determined that from the beginning, our hypothesis was right. The 83 degree tank found homeostatic conditions more quickly than the room temperature degree tank. The ammonia levels remained constant, as well as the pH of the biological system.
7.1_ CONNECT
According to all the diagrams demonstrating the flow of energy in our TrouterSpace aquaponics post, we were able to show how the carbon cycle was more successful in the 83 degree fahrenheit tank. This was due to the survival of all 5 of our Carassius auratus specimen throughout the entire experiment.
7.2_CONNECT
The biological processes of the positive and negative feedback loops were also evident in our experiment, as the downregulation of ammonia helped the uptake and process the ammonia in the plants, and the downregulate the the alkaline minerals for a balanced pH system. This helps both the cells of the plants and their replication, as well the growth of the Carassius auratus organisms as well.
According to all the diagrams demonstrating the flow of energy in our TrouterSpace aquaponics post, we were able to show how the carbon cycle was more successful in the 83 degree fahrenheit tank. This was due to the survival of all 5 of our Carassius auratus specimen throughout the entire experiment.
7.2_CONNECT
The biological processes of the positive and negative feedback loops were also evident in our experiment, as the downregulation of ammonia helped the uptake and process the ammonia in the plants, and the downregulate the the alkaline minerals for a balanced pH system. This helps both the cells of the plants and their replication, as well the growth of the Carassius auratus organisms as well.