Have you ever heard of an axolotl? No? Axolotls are commonly know as Mexican walking fish but in fact they are not fish at all. Axolotls are a salamander and are a part of the amphibian family just like frogs and toads. This is why they need special care when it comes to life in captivity. Axolotls cannot be cared for like a fish are as they are more sensitive to water levels, lights, heat, chemicals, and water flow. This is why they need specialized housing and knowledge in order to be healthy and happy. Axolotls are an amazing animal for many reasons, one of which is their ability to re-grow limbs and vital organs. This does not mean that they are invincible because in my experience they are quite delicate and need to be treated accordingly. …show more content…
A suitable tank set up is required for axolotls, they need the following items to create a safe, happy, and healthy environment for them.
As axolotls can grow up to 30 cm or bigger they do need a lot of room, over population of a tank will cause cannibalism and stress to the axolotls. They will need no less than 37 liters and 10 gallons of water per axolotl. Different tanks hold different amounts of water per foot, so when picking a tank make sure it has enough room for your axolotls. Filtration is important to keep clean and keep control over the water levels. As axolotls are sensitive to their water conditions, it is best to have a filter and do weekly 20 percent water changes. A small water filter with a small water flow rate will be perfect for one or two axolotls. Lighting is something unneeded for axolotls as they prefer low lighted areas. Temperature anywhere from 10 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees celsius at a maximum of 24 degrees celsius. Feeding axolotls the right food is very important. Earth worms are the best food for axolotls as they are the most nutritional food source for axolotls and they should be organic and not sourced from the
wild. Pellets are a stable diet for axolotls. Blackworms are a nutritional source of food, which are not available from aquarium pet shops not from the wild as these may have parasites. Treats are also good for axolotls. Bloodworms are a good treat but are very messy and will require a big clean up after feeding. Mealworms are good but they can’t digest their outer shell so they are not ideal as main food but are good as a treat. Axolotls will eat until they are full, if you are fattening up your axolotl your aim is to have their belly’s as wide as their head’s, that’s a good size for a healthy axolotl. Decorations are always a good way to spice up your tank. The best set ups for axolotls are caves, small hides, live or plastic plants, and other decorations like that. You want decorations that will give them somewhere to hide. This gives them more security and makes a great layout for their tank. If you are looking into buying an axolotl then follow these steps and you will raise that axolotl the best way possible.
The Artemia franciscana can survive in extreme conditions of salinity, water depth, and temperature (Biology 108 laboratory manual, 2010), but do A. franciscana prefer these conditions or do they simply cope with their surroundings? This experiment explored the extent of the A. franciscanas preference towards three major stimuli: light, temperature, and acidity. A. franciscana are able to endure extreme temperature ranges from 6 ̊ C to 40 ̊ C, however since their optimal temperature for breeding is about room temperature it can be inferred that the A. franciscana will prefer this over other temperatures (Al Dhaheri and Drew, 2003). This is much the same in regards to acidity as Artemia franciscana, in general thrive in saline lakes, can survive pH ranges between 7 and 10 with 8 being ideal for cysts(eggs) to hatch (Al Dhaheri and Drew, 2003). Based on this fact alone the tested A. franciscana should show preference to higher pH levels. In nature A. franciscana feed by scraping food, such as algae, of rocks and can be classified as a bottom feeder; with this said, A. franciscana are usually located in shallow waters. In respect to the preference of light intensity, A. franciscana can be hypothesized to respond to light erratically (Fox, 2001; Al Dhaheri and Drew, 2003). Using these predictions, and the results of the experimentation on the A. franciscana and stimuli, we will be able to determine their preference towards light, temperature, and pH.
In the lab the isopods were observed in a way to where behavior and structures could be properly recorded. The isopods were revealed to two dissimilar scenarios, normal temperature water vs. warm temperature water, to calculate which environment was most preferred. In each distinct scenario ten isopods were placed ten a choice chamber, one side being normal temperature (26.7celsius) and the other being warm temperature (43.3 celsius) , and observed for a total of ten minutes with thirty second intervals which was when we recorded our observations. After observations, it was seen that normal conditions was the most preferred environment by the isopods. In the scenario the Isopods exhibited taxis behavior, which is behavior caused by factors such as light, temperature, water and such. Nothing physical, but rather environmental.
A perfect size would be a large glass terrarium 18” by 36” by 18”. That terrarium costs around $235 dollars new. Whatever you want to decorate the tank with, such as the floor, walls, and hiding spots, will probably cost around fifty dollars if you buy the decorations at a pet store.... ... middle of paper ... ...
Imagine not having the government on your side, not being able to fit in with the people around you. Imagine going through slavery. Not being able to go to the same school as the person who lived across the street from you. That would be horrible right? Imagine not having the same equity as someone who is no better than you in anyway. What if its only because of your race? What is you had a community where you finally feel safe and you have family and friends that live all around you, but still not in the best living environment. Then Imagine having that all taken away from you and not having anywhere to go and cannot say anything to stop it. The Government of Nova Scotia impacted residents of Africville in a negative way. The city placed a dump in their community and left them in an unhealthy living environment, forced many people to leave family and friends, and left everyone with only memories good and bad.
To begin the lab, the variable treatment was prepared as the Loggerlite probe, used to later measure oxygen consumption, warmed up for approximately 10 minutes. To prepare the variable treatment, 200ml of Sodium and Ammo-lock water was measured in a container and a pre-prepared “tea bag” of tobacco was steeped in the room temperature treated water until a light yellow color was visible. After preparing the tobacco solution the preparation for the live goldfish began as two beakers were filled with 100 ml of treated water. Each beaker was weighed before addi...
Arabanoo was knowns as a native Australian man who was held hostage by the English settlers of the First fleet. The English had kidnapped Arabanoo in order to assist communication between the Aborigines and English. In 1789 the settlers had brought the small pox disease to the country and after 6 months of being held captive, Arabanoo had been infected with the small pox and died in a short amount of
The majority of the casualties of Dean Corll were young boys between the ages of 6 and 20. Dean Corll's first known casualty was a 18-year-old school rookie named Jeffrey Konen, who vanished on September 25, 1970, while catching a ride with another understudy from the College of Texas to his folks' home in Houston. Konen was dropped off alone at the edge of Westheimer Street and South Voss Street close to the Uptown Area of West Houston. At the time, Dean Corll was living in a condo on Yorktown Road close to the crossing point with Westheimer Street. Konen likely acknowledged an offer by Corll to take him to his folks' home in the Braeswood Put West College Put territory. Not at all like Konen, the lion's share of casualties were in their mid-adolescents and most had been stole from Houston Heights, which was then a low-salary neighborhood north west of downtown Houston. One of the casualties, 15-year-old Homer Garcia, met Henley at his driving school and was welcome to Corll's for "a party". Many were recorded by police as runaways regardless of the restless challenges of guardians who demanded that their young men would not flee from home. Frequently the casualties, alone or in sets, were welcome to Corll's gatherings. A few were companions of either Henley or Rivulets and two, Malley Winkle and Billy Baulch, who had really worked for Corll's candy
The concert I attended was performed by a solo concert performer named Anton Nel. The date of the performance was October 8th, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The concert lasted about an hour thirty minutes and was located at Rainey Hall in Jessen Auditorium. The performer Anton Nel was a middle aged man while the audience who came to see him perform was generally middle-aged to elderly. The performer Nel is a very well known pianist who has taken his talents to several areas across the globe including Europe and Africa. Also, he has received several awards, including the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall. As a UT student, my ticket was free.
Shanni&KendraEnglish lll2-19-18JAYLO’s Crash Jaylo, 5'5", brunette, and very artistic, she loves singing "it gives her an adrenaline rush". Jaylo has just been talked to by Usher about recording a demo for her, she was breath taken. She has been practicing and working incredibly hard so she crushes the demo. Usher told her " she has high potential and he believes that she will be big". Jaylo was forced to live her grandparents due to her parent's death in the early 2000’s, they had gotten into a plane crash on their way back home from Arizona. Jaylo and the rest of her family were devastated with her parents unexpected deaths. Even though she can’t really remember them, she still is affected greatly. Her grandparents are nice, caring people and always taught her just like her parents, to have a big heart and see the best in people no matter what. In
The capital of Washington is Olympia, thought that was not always its name. In fact, for four years between the founding of Olympia, 1846, and 1850, Olympia was called Smithster, named after two people named Smith and Sylvester who were early inhabitants of Olympia. The name was changed because of the scenic Olympic Mountains creating a nice view north of the city. In 1853, Isaac Stevens appeared as Washington's first territorial governor. Isaac seemed to be a very bright man, and very able. He was first in his class in graduation, and he proved himself to be hardworking and able to handle many tasks given to him at the same time. Truly a first governor to be proud of, even if he was a little short. The current capitol building of Olympia did not appear until 1928, but the one before it was built from 1880 to 1882 and served as the town's courthouse until 1905, when it was made the Capitol building.
To Kill a Mockingbird, the novel by Harper Lee embodies a work of Southern literature, set in the 1930s in a small town in Alabama. The book’s genre exemplifies a coming-of-age historical fiction story. The narrator, a young girl named Scout Finch, describes the lessons she and her brother Jem learn when their father, a lawyer named Atticus, defends an African American man who stands accused of raping a white woman. The novel’s premise revolves around the efforts of a father raising his children and guiding them in their moral development. Along the way, the book deals with the themes of courage, prejudice and maturity. These three concepts are defined differently by Atticus than by most of the other people in the town where he lives. According to Atticus, courage means doing what remains as right and resisting what remains as wrong, even if other people oppose you. In contrast to the prejudice of the townspeople, Atticus believes it important to treat everyone equally. Maturity, in Atticus’ view, refers to having a sense of conscience and seeking to protect those who remain innocent. As these definitions show, Atticus Finch displays a strong sense of ethics. His goal as a parent remains to pass his values on to his children. This paper will argue that Scout and Jem learn the true meanings of courage, prejudice and maturity through the influence of their father and the example he sets for them.
The symbolism and imagery used in the short stories paints a vivid picture into the author’s train of thought. Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Shirley Jackson were not normal writers. The stories are a form of gothic writing. This paper will be analyzing the point of view, symbolism, and setting in the stories The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
Lycaons are world known for being, "werewolves." Not many people have heard the myths that came from Greek mythology. The Mystery behind this is fascinating and unique compared to what Hollywood has made it be. The areas that need to be focused on is the Myths, His only son, and the downfall of his ruling. This is a Greek Mythological king that more people should understand.
Within a day, George Starling made a decision to leave upon being threatened of being lynched as soon as he arrived to Penn Station( During this time period African Americans had to respect the law of "equal but separate" which was designed to give cars for blacks and whites.This was later to be known as a scheme to make it unfair for African Americans.With this law being in affect African Americans received No public accommodations. This accommodation included railway travel, and to ensure that no African Americans have an equal facilities as caucasian people would have.Another law was the Louisiana law which made it impossible for blacks to sit in coach seats reserved which was later discovered to be reserved by caucasian people, but on the conchair
The bus rolled and headed to West Lafayette, Indiana for the team’s track & field outdoor championship. Her new high jump coach sat next to her on the bus and explained to her that she doesn't have to worry about her classes or being involved on campus as an activist. The only thing that she was supposed to focus on was her athletic performance. That went on to be Tayo’s last competition as she proceeded to quit the team.