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CSEF · 2017 Plant Biology

Caleb A.G. Carver · Ojai Valley School, Ojai, Ventura County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this study was to see if plants would grow better in aquaponics or soil. Methods/Materials 1. See through plastic tote 2. 5#X5#X8# vinyl fence post with cap 3. 3#X8# PVC sewer line X2 4. Eye bolt, 2 washers & nut 5. Piece of plastic cut to square inserted into post cap 6. 1/2# PVC slip to thread pipe fitting 7. 9# aquarium hose 8. Vinyl fence post glue 9. Clear aquarium caulk 10. Aquarium pump (8# rise) 11. 24 3# hydroponic root cups 12. Aquarium filter padding 13. 1 bag hydroton for media 14. 55 gallon aquarium heater 15. Medium aquarium bubbler pump, 4# tubing & large bubbler head 16. 100 goldfish 17. 24 starter plants (vegetables/herbs) 18. Fish food flakes Tools Compound miter saw Drill and bits Caulking gun Roto-Saw and bits Sand pape Screw drivers Results The aquaponic plants grew astronomically bigger than the soil grown plants.

Summary statement

I achieved plant growth rates from each types of growing

Help received

My dad assisted me in the construction of my aquaponic tower.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2017 Plant Biology · Entry J1904

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