Beecher Road School - 1st Grade Reef Tank

[BfishLpond78]

I figured it was time that I started a thread here on Reef Central to showcase Christina's hard work on her 1st Grade classroom tank and the excitement that the kids are showing for the tank.

The tank and stand was donated by Bob from Exotic Fish & Corals in Milford CT, so I wanted to give a quick shout out to Bob and the folks at EFC for the generous donation.

All of the corals in the tank so far have been donated by various reefers. Thanks to the FUPA crew for lots of corals, Mason for Dragon Soul Favia and Culater for the green nepthea!

Quick Equipment List:

AI Prime LED
2 x Koralia 245
Syncra Return Pump 1.0
Aqueon Heater
Tunze Nano ATO
Backup Air Pump


Every week since the tank was setup we add something new to the tank for the kids to enjoy, write about in their journals and to have a Q&A answer session.


Here is the weekly PowerPoint of what's been added to the tank:




Couple of pictures of the tank and the kids checking out some new items.










I will work on getting some more up to date pictures for everyone. I've been in to talk to the kids about what's in the tank twice and it is such a rewarding experience to see the kids so excited and ask so many questions.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Fixed it!

 

[Tweaked]

Nice, I love seeing stuff that we donated to such a great cause. Is the blue tape line where you stand behind like in darts

 

[BfishLpond78]

Nice, I love seeing stuff that we donated to such a great cause. Is the blue tape line where you stand behind like in darts

Thanks Tweaked for all the great stuff!!!

Lol, the blue tape is where the kids get to look from. Christina likes to make sure the fish do not get startled from glass poking and too many kids crowding around the glass.

 

[Rwinfrey]

Looks great

 

[Tweaked]

Actually have 4 types of photosyn gorgs. Aquacultured and hardy.

 

[Bogey93]

I wish I had a classroom like this in 1st grade! Looks great!

 

[BfishLpond78]

I wish I had a classroom like this in 1st grade! Looks great!

I know, me too!

The kids love it, and some of them have small FW tanks of their own. Some are asking their parents about getting into salt since they love all the fish and corals!

Start em young!!!

 

[Bogey93]

I know, me too!



The kids love it, and some of them have small FW tanks of their own. Some are asking their parents about getting into salt since they love all the fish and corals!



Start em young!!!

That's how I started!Had a 29 when I was little. I know it's nothing special but I have a Kenya tree that needs trimming if you want it.

 

[JerSaint]

Awesome tank and props for hooking them in young!!

It is really nice to see the support you have received on this tank. What a great community we have!

 

[sassAwrasse]

Sweet little tank! Would have loved that in my classroom.

 

[MADtanks]

Awe man, thats cool!

 

[Masedaddy]

Very nice!! No problem for the Favia. I can hook you guys up with lots of Zoas if your interested?

 

[garethwood]

What better way to learn about our oceans.. great stuff keep it up : )

 

[shiftline]

Awesome to see little ones getting inspired!!