Daughters science experiment early findings

[treetopflyn]

My 4th grader is doing a science experiment using corals. She wants to find out if feeding palys makes them reproduce faster as a lot hobbyist claim it does. We have taken 6 full size Palythoa grandis "Cinnamon Polyps" and she is feeding 3 every other day and is not feeding 3 at all. We are only about 3 weeks into the project and the only development we have seen so far is one of the palys , that is not being fed, already has a new one sprouting and it has a decent size stalk (no head). I can't wait to see how this progresses. Will try to throw up some photos later.

 

[M_55G]

Thats pretty cool. Do you have them in separate tanks. What is she using to feed them.

 

[treetopflyn]

Same tank on same frag rack. We have been alternating between krill and Mysis

 

[knukles55]

O nice do they atleast vary in size and color the ones fed? Great project for a 4rth grader to work on

 

[zaphod1]

keep us advised as that would be interesting to know...I have heard both sides of the fence on that.

 

[AquamanE]

keep us advised as that would be interesting to know...I have heard both sides of the fence on that.

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Very cool.

 

[treetopflyn]

The results are in. Her findings were that feeding had no effect on the growth rate or the reproduction of the Cinnamon polyps.

Also, my daughter won First Place in the Botany Division for 4th grade at her school and is moving on to regional. Proud Dad!!

 

[rovster]

I would love to see this experiment with button polyps. Cinnamon palys grow slow as a mofo. Still, GREAT project and one to be proud of. Congrats!

 

[treetopflyn]

Actually they all grew pretty past putting out multiple babies. Thanks

 

[504Reefer]

Congrats, future marine biologist in training!

 

[AquamanE]

Congrats proud father.

You guys keep up the good work, and keep us informed.

 

[bmanzie]

Congrats...
Did you hand cut that orange coral background?
If so, oh my!

 

[treetopflyn]

Congrats...
Did you hand cut that orange coral background?
If so, oh my!

Thanks. Yes her and my wife did.:celeb3:

 

[treetopflyn]

She won 1st place at regionals and is moving on to State.

 

[Southsid_reefer]

Wow that's awesome. Congrats!!!

 

[Biggar]

Cool Project. Wow! Moving to State. Nice

 

[treetopflyn]

She won 3rd place at State.

 

[elviraveloz]

GOW! Congratulations.

 

[reepher315]

Thats whats up

 

[billsreef]

:thumbsup: