dshnarw May 6, 2012 May 6, 2012 Hi all, Springbrook High is looking to build a saltwater setup and would be interested in any extra supplies anyone may have. I am happy to pick up and deliver anything that can be of use. The thread is here: http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/49734-new-marine-bio-class/ Thanks!
hbh November 11, 2012 November 11, 2012 (edited) I have a single deep red tomato clownfish available for donation to a school. It was captive bred & born here by member and raised out in my tank. It is healthy, about 3.5." and about 3 years old. It is a very quiet,shy one. It Loves to hide in his caves and peer out. Marine spectrum pellets and frozen myisis shrimp are what he normally eats. It is free. I am going to need to consolidate down to 1 tank and would like a class to enjoy him. Edited November 11, 2012 by hbh
hbh November 11, 2012 November 11, 2012 Forgot to mention: He can come with his full 20 gallon long tank set up.
Sharkey18 April 29, 2013 April 29, 2013 Can anyone use any of these books? Sand Bed Secrets: Ron Shimek (Small book / pamphlet) Live Sand Secrets: Bob Goemans (Small book / pamphlet) Marine Invertabrates: Ron Shimek Field guide style. Cool book, somehow I have two. The Super Simple Guide to Corals: James Fatherree Pretty thorough beginner book Animal PLanet's Salt Water Aquariums: David Boruchowitz Another nice beginner book You and Your Aquarium: **** Mills Startup Guide for both fresh and salt water
Coral Hind April 30, 2013 April 30, 2013 I have two bags of CaribSea Seaflor Reef Sand, 40lbs each, if a school needs it.
gastone June 22, 2013 June 22, 2013 I've been out of reef keeping for about 5 years now, but I'm thinking about setting up a small tank in the fall for the kids. I've talked to our science teacher, and she's game, but she doesn't know anything about sw tanks. Not sure how to proceed. Dave? Doug?
Origami June 22, 2013 June 22, 2013 I've been out of reef keeping for about 5 years now, but I'm thinking about setting up a small tank in the fall for the kids. I've talked to our science teacher, and she's game, but she doesn't know anything about sw tanks. Not sure how to proceed. Dave? Doug?Hi Garrett. Long time no see. About what size tank are you thinking about? (Sent from my phone)
davelin315 June 29, 2013 Author June 29, 2013 Garrett, I have the perfect 120 system in my garage for you... I would go with simple and larger volume if you're going to set something up. Straight up HOB filter, simple lights, bare bottom. It makes for an easier system to maintain in a school setting. Avoid heaters and chillers - too many issues come up with them when tanks have to sit unattended for periods of time. Also, although it detracts from the gas exchange, I would go with a cover to help keep evaporation down.
miggs76 August 8, 2013 August 8, 2013 If anyone has an all in one tank that they'd like to donate let me know. I teach math, but one of the science teachers at my school is intrigued with my reef tank and he'd like to set one up during the school year. I'd be his guide. He pretty much has about 20 different animals in his room but the kids would go bonkers for a mini-reef and it relates to the curriculum to an extent.
gastone September 6, 2013 September 6, 2013 Tom and Dave, sorry I didn't get back to you guys sooner. I'm thinking more of a nano. The school was built circa 1935... and the electrical hasn't been updated in quite some time. A 1500w space heater will blow circuits around here. 10g tops. I've got stuff to run t5s, but I'd have to build an oversize canopy to accomodate the length. I think I've got an old nanostream or two laying around which should suffice for circulation. I could run a HOB filter, but I'd probably forego the filtration in lieu of some chaeto. I could keep some RO/DI in the room for top off, and would probably do biweekly 100% water changes. Strictly zoas, maybe some xenia for the kids. A couple of small fish... cardinals or the like.
jjenkins211 October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 Hey guys, I teach middle school at a small private school in laurel. I got approval to setup a small tank in the classroom. The students are very interested in saltwater aquariums. One has even gotten her parents to setup one for her with my guidance. I'm looking for a smaller easy to keep tank for now. If anyone has anything lying around I would appreciate it! Thank you!
LCDRDATA October 19, 2013 October 19, 2013 Hey guys, I teach middle school at a small private school in laurel. I got approval to setup a small tank in the classroom. The students are very interested in saltwater aquariums. One has even gotten her parents to setup one for her with my guidance. I'm looking for a smaller easy to keep tank for now. If anyone has anything lying around I would appreciate it! Thank you! PM sent
DaveS April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 Hi everyone, what do we currently have (as a club and among members) in the way of tanks available for donation to a school. My wife casually mentioned how we do school tanks in front of my kids principal and he lit up like a kid at Christmas. He said he had a hard time growing up choosing between being a teacher and a marine biologist. . Anyways, it's a great school with top notch staff so I think the tank will be treated well and the students will greatly benefit. I'm thinking something between a 90-120 would be a decent size. I know we have lots of generous members who will donate equipment and livestock. But for now, I'm trying to nail down the tank part so they can decide on location and other logistics. Requests for supporting stuff will come shortly after. Thanks all!
dbartco April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 Unless Dave has something from NADC, I don't think we have any that large in possession from the club. Maybe a member will step up. It will be a 365, year round correct?
Coral Hind April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 DaveS - I don't have a tank to offer but would be willing to donate funds towards one. Sounds like we should have another coral benefit auction at your place like we did many years ago for the tanks in the children's cancer treatment ward. Getting tanks into schools goes right along with the WAMAS mission statement, maybe the club can also donate some towards it if the account allows it.
Incredible Corals April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 We would be more than happy to run auctions to raise money for it.
diver April 15, 2014 April 15, 2014 I can pitch in my 48" Aquaspacelight with 2x150w metal halides, if it works with the selected tank. Everything is in excellent working condition along with spare bulbs.
DaveS April 21, 2014 April 21, 2014 Hey guys, just got configuration from the school that the tank can be there year round with air conditioning. They will have staff there year round to help with the upkeep so this takes out most of the burden with sustaining a tank at the school. I'll throw out again a request for anyone willing to donate a 75-120g tank. Hopefully someone will be interested in helping and getting a tax deduction. If not, we can explore the fundraising options that others have generously offered to facilitate. Thanks!
davelin315 May 5, 2014 Author May 5, 2014 Dave, see if Rob still has the 90 bow front that came from Floris.
Reefer_Madness October 19, 2015 October 19, 2015 Need a new 30" LED light? I got this for free at MACNA. Lots of bulbs too.
DaveS October 19, 2015 October 19, 2015 Need a new 30" LED light? I got this for free at MACNA. Lots of bulbs too. Yes actually we do. We got a a 2 bulb one that provides some visibility but isn't anywhere enough to help grow corals. Supplementing it with this one may be enough. Thanks!
schudini May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016 I have an adult Red Honey Damsel (Stegaster mellis) that I am looking to donate. I posted on Craigslist, so here is the link with pics... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/5560000594.html Would like to have him adopted within the week.
SunWyrm May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016 I have an adult Red Honey Damsel (Stegaster mellis) that I am looking to donate. I posted on Craigslist, so here is the link with pics... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/5560000594.html Would like to have him adopted within the week. Nelson has pretty eyes... And really, you can't prove he's not Batman, have you ever seen them in a room together?
schudini May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016 Nelson has pretty eyes... And really, you can't prove he's not Batman, have you ever seen them in a room together? Haha, that's a good point! My favorite joke told to me by my wife: Sixteen sodium atoms walk into a bar... ... followed by Batman!
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