Will my science fair project help pet fish owners?...?

[halohaley]

Hi,
I've recently completed a science fair project--Will higher temperatures affect the salinity and pH level of salt water?--and I was trying to figure out another real life application to it. I already have 1 application that I have figured out, but I wanted to know if anyone thinks my project will help people who own pet fish and how.

Thanks so much,
An Anonymous Inquirer

[vhadsell]

Fish are affected by temperature, so if it's too hot or too cold, they could die.

Regarding temperature:
The ideal temperature for a marine tropical fish aquarium is 78-82 degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal temperature for a reef aquarium is 75-78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Regarding specific gravity (salinity):
Saltwater aquariums are usually maintained at a S.G. of 1.020-1.026, depending on the type of organisms maintained in the aquarium. Reef aquariums or any aquarium housing invertebrates generally needs a higher S.G., while aquariums housing only marine fish are best maintained at a slightly lower S.G.

Regarding pH:
The ideal pH for a marine aquarium is 8.1-8.4. Excess fish food and waste, biological filtration, tap water, the decay of algae, bacteria and other organic compounds all contribute to the decline of pH levels in the marine aquarium.