Question

You will be designing a recirculating aquaculture system for a theme park exhibit. Be creative and thoughtful in your design. Think about what the minimum requirements are for every aquaculture system are and go from there but it must meet the criteria below:

System will hold a few hundred tropical cichlids
a) Proper filtration and water quality maintenance are essential.
b) The system should mimic their natural habitat.
c) Temperature control is not necessary.
d) No need for a viewing area.

System must hold at least 5000 gallons of water
a) Adequate space for the cichlids to thrive.
b) Smaller tanks are sufficient for this purpose.
c) Water volume is not a critical factor.
d) Requires specialized lighting.

There must be a viewing area to watch the fish in the water
a) Educational and engaging for park visitors.
b) An unnecessary feature for aquaculture.
c) It may stress the fish.
d) No viewing area needed.

Water in the system must be extremely clear
a) Essential for a visually appealing exhibit.
b) Clarity of water is irrelevant.
c) Clear water may harm the fish.
d) Can be achieved with minimal effort.

Answer 1

To design a recirculating aquaculture system for a theme park exhibit, you need proper filtration, a system that mimics the cichlids' natural habitat, a minimum water volume of 5000 gallons, and clear water. Temperature control and a viewing area are not necessary for the exhibit.

Step-by-step explanation:

To design a recirculating aquaculture system for a theme park exhibit that meets the given criteria, you would need:

1. A system with proper filtration and water quality maintenance to ensure the well-being of the tropical cichlids.
2. The system should mimic the natural habitat of the cichlids to help them thrive.
3. Temperature control is not necessary for the system.
4. No need for a viewing area in the exhibit.
5. The system should have a minimum water volume of 5000 gallons to provide adequate space for the cichlids to thrive.
6. Smaller tanks can be used as long as they meet the space requirements.
7. Specialized lighting is required for the exhibit.
8. Water in the system should be clear to create a visually appealing exhibit.
9. Clear water can be achieved with minimal effort.