Scientific Method

Design a plan to answer the question below using the scientific method
Salonga, Gabriel D.

Ask a question
Does the size of the fish tank determine how large a fish will grow?

Do background research
Many people believed that a fish's growth is determined by the size of its tank. This statement on its own
is wrong, fish don't limit their growth based on tank size. But other factors which affect the growth of fish
can be more effective in a small aquarium. For example pheromones. Fishes release growth prohibiting
hormones that affect their growth and other fishes if it is allowed to build up it will greatly affect their
growth.

Construct a hypothesis
The tank does not affect the size of the fish

VERIFICATION
Does the size of the fish tank determine how large a fish will grow?

Iv - Size of fish tank

Dv - size of fish

Controlled - fresh water, pH neutral water, type of fish, number of fish, Equipment of the tank.

Size of fish tank Size of fish

(Gallons) (Meters)

Tank 1 16" x 6" x 7.5" 4 meters

(Dimensions)

Tank 2 19" x 9" x 10.5" 7 meters

(Dimensions)

1
 Tank 3 25" x 15" x 16.5" 6 meters
(Dimensions(

Tank 4 22" x 12" x 13.5" 7 meters

(control) (Dimensions)

Analyze data and draw conclusion

The experiment consists of 4 tanks including the control. Each tank has different sizes. According to the
table above, the size of the tank does not affect the growth of the fish which verifies the hypothesis. The
size of the tank itself does not directly affect the size of fish it is the poor management that prohibits the
growth of fishes.

References
https://www.aqueon.com/articles/freshwater-aquarium-water-quality#:~:text=pH
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https://prezi.com/jek9lrr0zyw_/does-the-size-of-a-fish-tank-determine-how-large-a-fish-
will/#:~:text=Data%3A,will%20stunt%20the%20fish's%20growth.&text=The%2020%20and
%2030%20gallon,it%20reaches%201%20year%20old.

https://emborapets.com/aquarium-dimensions-the-right-size-for-your-home-and-fish-species/