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So far the students seem to really enjoy learning science using reef aquariums. The highlights included designing hydrometers using straws and building algae scrubbers with food containers. They also enjoyed fragging some bird’s nest. The plan is to grow out the coral and sell it at a mini swap...
Does anyone know the manufacturer and size of this tank? I am guessing 50-60 gallons. I was given this tank but i really don’t need another display tank in my program. I would rather sell to raise some cash for needed equipment. If you can suggest an asking price that would also be helpful.
Ok I am going to follow. I have covid going through my house and I think my turn is about to happen based on the way I am feeling tonight. So I don't know for sure when I would be able to pick up. If it doesn't go by the time I am out of quarantine, I will reach out.
Interested. What can that light support? I have a biocube that was donated to the school but it didn't have a hood. I am looking to use the tank to show symbiosis between a clownfish and anemone.
I think it's mostly a struggle because they don't have a reference. But if i give them the directions then it is not much of an engineering design project. So I think the best way would be to give them one that they need to figure out how to make better.
Madreefer will check out fish traps and...
Yes that's the one I have been trying to lead the kids to come up with but they are having a hard time getting there. I found one made using a take out food container. If anyone has a "first attempt" that is not needed anymore, I can use it as a sample students can work to improve its design.
I have challenged my students to design a "nitrate reduction" system. Otherwise known to us as an algae scrubber. They are struggling a bit. I don't show them DIY videos because I don't want them to just copy from the video. So I thought I would show them failed or inadequate designs that they...
I actually took this idea from a college professor at Pratt who challenged his students to keep aiptasia in their dorm rooms. Hoping to inspire future reef keepers while teaching them science!