Dynamic processes in a recirculating seawater aquarium system have been studied in a n attempt to assess nutrient regeneration. Sufficient monitoring has been done over time to construct elemental budgets. Results in nutrient and organic chemistry of this system are compared to published bottle experiments, bell jar experiments, and open system modellng. In regard to chemical specles and regeneration rates, the aquarium system is a better model than bottle or bell jar experiments for assessing natural mixed water-column phenomena. An aquarium provides a useful experimental tool: regeneration can b e measured and the otherwise unquantifiable organic source can b e back calculated. Such a system can give realistic regeneration rates, provide information on chemical species produced, and serve for exploring geochemical behavior. Data on elemental budgets on incoming water and the regeneration products indicate that the dissolved organic phosphorus pool is small and rather labile when compared to the dissolved organic nitrogen pool. From this study and analysis of published coastal water works, it appears that a relatively consistent 54 to 62 % of the total nitrogen (excluding gases) are In the dissolved organic pool.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.