In the Summer of 2011, we are lucky enough to have Katie Kopinski, an intern from theUniversity of Tampa pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology, working with us. Katie volunteered to perform an experiment to see if our ultra-pure water would help fish. It makes sense that we get great benefits by drinking Watt-Ahh®, why wouldn’t fish – who live in it all day – see some benefits as well?
The following is a section of Katie’s 2011 write up from this eye-opening experiment:
“The purpose of this experiment is to test the effect that Watt-Ahh® has on goldfish growth. During a 40-day period, two Comet Goldfish are being placed in separate bowls; one bowl contains tap water while the other contains the Watt-Ahh® brand. In order for the fish in the tap water bowl to survive, de-chlorinator drops are required. Weight and length of the fish are measured at the beginning of the experiment and will be measured during the middle and end of the experiment. Throughout the experimental period, the fish will be fed the same amount and have equal volumes of water in their bowls. Lastly, each fish has given a small aerator to ensure its survival.
Updated Report from Katie Kopinski on Aug. 4, 2011:
“Unfortunately, Fish A (tap water) died. Fish A had black specks on its body, which may have been bacteria. It lived several days after the black first appeared. Fish A was stressed last night, so I tried waiting to measure length this morning, and he shrank because he died. Fish B (Watt-Ahh®) grew 0.2 cm. Though, I cannot determine anything based on growth, it is clear that Fish B (Watt-Ahh®) was more energized throughout and did not suffer from any health issues, unlike Fish A.”
Katie volunteered to improve on the protocol and perform the fish growth experiment in the Summer of 2012 after she completed her college undergrad course work. Katie came through on her promise and the results are in on the new fish growth experiment using Veiltail Betta fish.