Eco-Enthusiast's
By: Morgan S., Aoife K., & Jack A.
What's the Problem?
Biotic Factors
Dwarf Cattail
Water Conditions: 45-80˚F, pH 6.5-7.5
Water Sprite
Water Conditions: 68-82˚F, pH 5.5-6.5
Red-Eared Sliders
Water Conditions: 75-86˚F, pH 6.5-7
Orangethroat Darters
Water Conditions: 33-81˚F, pH 6.5-7.5
American Toad Tadpoles
Water Conditions: 65-75˚F, pH 6.5-7
Pond Snail
Water Conditions: 30-90˚F, pH 5.5-8
Abiotic Factors
Turbidity
Temperature
pH
Phosphorus/Phosphates
Nitrate
Food Chain
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It then moves to the pond snail, orangethroat darters, & tadpoles which consume the producers.
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At the top of the food chain we have the consumers which consist of red eared sliders, and invasive species which are toads/frogs, ducks, water moccasin, & hawks.
Invasive Species
1. Mallard Duck
2. American Toad (adult)
3. Water Moccasin
4. Hawk
5. Coyote
6. Raccoon
Many of these animals could be helpful to our ecosystem, making them a part of the symbiotic relationships mutualism & commensalism. An example of this would be the American Toad. He is a good representative of commensalism. He will eat the mosquitoes and other parasitic insects while replenishing the pond with tadpoles which are a source of food to many consumers. As there are helpful invasive species, there are also bad and dangerous ones. Many of these animals pose a throat to our target audience without meaning to, such as the coyote and water moccasin.
Pricing Guide//Pond Schematic
Dwarf Cattail: $26.99
Water Sprite: $15.00
Red Eared Sliders: $9.99
http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/turtles/red-eared-slider-turtle-for-sale.html
Orangethroat Darters: $17.95
http://www.aquaculturestore.com/orangethroat-darter.html
American Toad Tadpoles: $22.99
Pond Snail: $2.99
http://www.petsmart.com/live-pet/live-fish/mystery-snail-zid36-15237/cat-36-catid-700002
Secchi Disk: $18.70
http://www.novatech-usa.com/SCDSK1?gclid=CMTa9M3Y7cUCFQ8vaQodB2sALg
Temperature Probe: $14.95
http://www.adafruit.com/products/642?gclid=CO29mPPY7cUCFQmNaQodxV8ARw
pH Probe: $25.00
http://www.robotshop.com/en/bnc-ph-lab-electrode.html?gclid=CKGRw4rZ7cUCFZGLaQoddTgApA
Phosphate Test Kit: $7.50
Nitrate Test Strips: $14.00
http://www.omega.com/googlebase/product.html?pn=WTS-480022&gclid=COf548rZ7cUCFYJCaQodozAAJA
---TOTAL---
$176.06 (plus tax//shipping)
More Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AB0O5gJPUwoszYeSfJgthE4zFVPVhdPjtQjAonzB0Hw/edit