scissortail Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hello! I am a high school science teacher at a very small alternative school in Hood River for teenage boys in foster care. I am working to create a marine biology class and my students (and myself) are very interested in starting a reef tank. Our school is year-round, so I think it would be a good fit for us because we don't have the problem of maintenance over summer break. I have a little bit of experience with saltwater tanks because I had one about ten years ago, but, full disclosure, I was foolish and insisted on it being a 12 gallon nano reef that promptly crashed and was impossible for a newbie like me to save. Being older and wiser, I am ready to do it right and start with a bigger tank- somewhere in the 55-60 gallon range. I have a good understanding of some of the basic marine science, i.e. water chemistry and nutrient cycling, but I am really overwhelmed as far as equipment goes. I have read the "Tanks in Classrooms" article about Stratton Elementary and am trying to create a straightforward build that is conducive to teaching. Does anyone have any advice about specific equipment that would work for my situation or how to get started? Thank you for your help! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 We have a Tanks for Teachers program. Available is a 20 gallon and a 40 gallon maybe coming up, both with all the necessary equipment . If you could maintain the tank and post updates on the forum I think we could hook you up 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Awesome! 40 gallons would be great. Our school is very hands on and experiential education works best for our kids, so maintaining the tank and posting on the forums would be a big component of our marine biology class. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The 40 gallon is set up at the Boys and Girls club in Vancouver. They are getting a bigger tank so ill get back to you on availability. Very excited to have a new school on the forum ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Great! I have been watching this forum for years, and am super excited to finally make this happen. Just keep me posted on any updates- thank you so much! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Welcome scissortail. Glad to hear about your plans and agree that it sounds like a good fit with the TT program. Sounds like kknight already has you lined up for the Boy's and Girls club tank which should make for a good start. Excited to see a participant in Hood River - one of my wife and my favorite day trips from PDX (was just up there last weekend). Hopefully see you at one of our club events soon... great way to meet some fellow reef keepers, get advice and hook up with potential donations for the tank. We typically have a very generous group on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Yeah glad to have another school on board! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I haven't forgotten about you. Gumby is getting the tank cleaned up and ready to go. I sent you a pm to call me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 If you want to go bigger there is also this tank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Emerald525 said: If you want to go bigger there is also this tank Already got dibs on tank. Sorry guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, River City Corals said: Already got dibs on tank. Sorry guys Good to know. That's kind of big for a school tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 No worries! We don't have space for a tank that size anyway. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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