Relationship between shapes and glass thicknesses on water holding capacity of 60-litre aquaria

Title : Relationship between shapes and glass thicknesses on water holding capacity of 60-litre aquaria

Abstract:

Glass thicknesses and shapes of 60 Litres (L) glass aquaria was studied. Designed glass aquaria were constructed (3 mm, 4 mm and 5 mm glass thicknesses) for shapes (Tower, Prism and Cuboid) in triplicate and tested for leakages. Water was introduced into each aquarium and monitored under room condition for 49 days. Failure occurred in 3 mm for all the shapes. 4 mm and 5 mm failed in Prism and Tower shaped, during and shortly after filing without a significant difference (p > 0.05). Cuboid shaped retained water, without significant difference (p > 0.05) between 4 mm and 5 mm. A significant difference occurred (p < 0.05) in water holding ability by various aquaria shapes and thicknesses of glass. 4 mm and 5 mm are recommended for the construction of Cuboid shaped 60 L glass aquarium considering customers’ financial ability for a choice. This will minimize loss of time, money, manpower and materials and increases healthiness, job creation and wealth for the people. Further researches should be carried out on other glass thicknesses, shapes and volumes to meet the existing demand.

Key words: Aquarium, Glass thicknesses, Shapes and Water holding

Biography:

Dr. Solomon Olu’sola Abiodun OLAYIMIKA lectures at Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology Department, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria; West Africa (over twenty years), formerly farm manager and breeder in some private organizations. A holder of B. Sc. Fisheries, M. Tech (Fisheries) and PhD Aquaculture. Leading in Ornamental fisheries, Aqua-tourism and Fish-Biotechnology   researches in West Africa with strong interest, researches and skills in: Fish Vats Engineering and Construction, Fish Breeding and Genetics, Climate-Smart Aquaculture, Water Quality Management, Value Chain, Fish Economics and Business, Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. Supervised over hundred undergraduate researches and teach and trained hundreds of them in various courses and skills, likewise teach, supervised thesis and trained Master and Doctorate researchers/students. Highly involved in many communities services and training of people for self empowerment and self employed. Had many reputable Journals, Conference proceedings and Conference Papers at various levels published and co-authored a textbook of international repute. An editor and reviewer to some journals. Currently, carrying out some peculiar and path finding researches that requires international networking, collaborations and sponsorships.