We developed a functional model of the life support systems used in large-scale aquariums. The model could support multiple varieties of aquatic life through the use of our filtration system. This model could be used at aquaria, museums, and/or schools. Societal benefits from this project include greater knowledge and understanding of the demands, both indigenous and artificial, placed upon a natural ecosystem. The display would also show the difficulty in reproducing and maintaining a balanced artificial ecosystem.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Vogtman, Thomas Allen
• Walter, James Matthew
• Bither, Jeremy Orin

Subject

• Environment
• Learning
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99C005I

Keyword

• Aquariums

Advisor

• Robakiewicz, Philip E.

Year

• 1998

Date created

• 1998-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright