Lab Report

I. Purpose: to monitor a fresh water ecosystem over time and collect and interpret data. 

II. Materials: 

tank, water, rocks, water kits, bubbler, fish, nitrate, nitrite, thermometer, dechlorinator, paper towels, baggies, bacopia, gravel, fish food, filter, plants, fake plants, ammonia, net, filter, scrub brush, pitchers, tubberware

III. Procedure

1. clean tank & gravel

2. put gravel, plants, decor, & water in tank

3. test water

4. dechlorinate water

5. retest water

6. add fish

7. add bubblers

8. add filter