Taking the Plunge

[AHarp]

Hi everyone! I’ve been lurking for a bit and wanted to get started with posts. I’m relatively new to saltwater, but I’ve been keeping freshwater for a few years. Last summer, I was gifted a 110 gallon tank and sump from a local middle school. I got it set up and running at my elementary school (I teach 4th grade) after hours of figuring out how it all worked. Of course after having it going for about 6 months, I had to take it apart and move it as I switched schools. Now, I’ve got it running at my new school smoothly with no problems for a while!

 

Currently, I have two Clarkii clownfish, two yellowtail damselfish, two Talbot’s damselfish, an algae blenny, two hitchhiker reef hermit crabs, and 4 turbo snails. I’m looking to add in some nice looking showpiece fish in a month or so. I’d love to have some advice about what to go with!

 

Additionally, I’m thinking about starting a 30 gallon reef tank at home. Ideally, I’d like to add some corals to the school tank, but I feel like it would be better if I tried it at home and got the basics down first. I have the tank, sand, heater, and a HOB filter. What else should I look for to start working on a reef tank?

 

Thanks!

[ImGoingCoastal]

What a gift!!!!

There seems to be a lot of people that are willing to donate to a school tank once you're able to support it.

Does the 110 have a light?

[AHarp]

2 hours ago, ImGoingCoastal said:

What a gift!!!!

There seems to be a lot of people that are willing to donate to a school tank once you're able to support it.

Does the 110 have a light?

 

It does have a light, a Koval LED. I picked up essentially the cheapest available when I set it up. Not at all good enough for coral, but fine for the FOWLR tank it is at the moment.

 

The tank was gathering dust at the middle school and I overheard them discussing getting rid of it, so I jumped in! 

[YHSublime]

Welcome aboard. There is a lot of support for school tanks, especially when it comes to just providing corals/fish/donations vs actually having to upkeep personally! 

 

This forum is the right place, there is a wealth of information, and a bunch of great people! Are you going to be able to make the meeting this Saturday?! 

[AHarp]

1 hour ago, YHSublime said:

Welcome aboard. There is a lot of support for school tanks, especially when it comes to just providing corals/fish/donations vs actually having to upkeep personally! 

 

This forum is the right place, there is a wealth of information, and a bunch of great people! Are you going to be able to make the meeting this Saturday?! 

 

I don't think I'll be able to make the meeting; got some family obligations. I'll get a post up in the New to the Hobby forum to get some advice! Thanks for the welcome!