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Transient "pearling" (drops of water resting on the water surface without merging with it) is the result of two forces: hydrophobicity of materials floating at the water surface, and the surface tension of the water itself. Generally speaking, various proteins and minerals disolved in the water can increase the surface tension, and bacteria, fatty acids, and certain proteins living on the water surface will increase the hydrophobicity there. You'll notice that there's more peraling in a tank where the water has been there a while as compared to one where the water is fresh.
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Why is a pond a self-sustaining unit while an aquarium may no be so?
Since a pond is a natural ecosystem, it has all the biotic and abiotic components in it and these components are interlinked with eachother for ensuring the survival of the organisms there, hence its a self sustaining unit. Where as, an aquarium is an artifitial ecosystem, it is made by man. So, if any fish or other organisms present in the aquarium die, its dead body will not be acted upon by decomposers cause of its absence. Also there is no sunlight and other abiotic factors, so the survival of the organisms in the aquarium is to be relied upon man who has to ensure the maintenance of the aquarium , so the aquarium is not a self-sustaining unit.
Predict what would happen if a saltwater plant were placed in a freshwater aquarium?
If a saltwater plant were placed in freshwater aquarium then the plant cells would burst. This is because the salt water would make the plant cell allow more water to come in.
Water-effects of too much or too little water on the body?
Too little water can cause wrinkles and dehydration. Too much water can cause water intoxication. Sounds stupid huh?! Well It can cause system failure and swelling of the brain.
What causes water blisters?
sunburns cause water blisters
What is unique about a Elodea plant?
An Elodea plant is also known as a water weed which is a type of aquatic plant and is native to North America and typically used as aquarium vegetation.
What can cause blindess in aquarium fish?
The most common cause is bad water conditions. (Insufficient water changes/poor filtration etc.)
What is cause for a white molly to float in the aquarium?
It could be due to illness, or poor water quality
What is the net worth of pearling in Australia?
The net worth of the Pearling in Australia is $915 million. The Pearling in Australia was built by people who had assets more than $30 million.
Can you boil the water for aquarium?
No, because if you boil a water and put it in the aquarium the tendency is the aquarium will crack.;) SO EASY!
What was the first industry established in Broome?
Broome was founded as a pearling port, so the first industry was pearling.
Is garden soil ok for an aquarium?
Garden soil is not suitable for an aquarium (tropical or cold water aquariums). The soil will pollute and cloud the water with soil particles, debris and live organisms that could cause disease to the fish. Only use special aquarium equipment and ingredients: washed gravel, etc.
How do you change the water in an aquarium from cold to hot?
Add an aquarium heater. Make sure you choose a heater with the correct wattage for your aquarium's water volume.
Can you raise sea urchins in your salt water aquarium?
You can raise a sea urchin in a salt-water aquarium. There are no fresh water sea urchins so you would need a salt-water aquarium to properly care for the urchin.
A aquarium holds 15000 ml of water another aquarium holds 3.46 L more how many liters of water does the second aquarium hold?
4.96 liters
What is an aquarium chiller used for?
You would use a aquarium chiller to cool the water in your aquarium for certain types of fish that need cooler water then room temperature. It helps to keep the water at a constant temperature.
What does aquarium mean?
aquarium means: alot of water surrondering the fish that live in it.
A rectangular shaped aquarium with base measuring 0.08m and height 0.20m is filled with water to a depth of 0.15m.calculate the volume of water in the aquarium?
Is 0.08m the length or width of this rectangular aquarium? Need both measurements to calculate the volume of water, unless this is a SQUARE shaped aquarium.
