ryan in salem Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hi, My name is Ryan and I teach an 8th grade self contained class (all subjects) at Sand Ridge Charter School in Lebanon. I've been a reef junky for several years and now I landed my first teaching job. Not only am I lucky enough to get a teaching job, I'm lucky that we have the TFT program. I have to give a "shout out" to MR. S. He has a true passion for teaching, the TFT program, and our hobby/addiction. Now, my class tank begins. It's a Current-USA 24g aquapod. I added about 20lbs. of fine white sand. I usually use more coarse rock to avoid major dust storms but this should work out ok. I also added two large live rocks. I'm not sure how I'm going to aquascape it yet. I'm thinking a more open aquscape with a couple hiding places for the inmates. My main reef tank needed a water change so I used it's old water to jump-start the cycling process. The tank is sitting in my utility room cycling and awaiting it's first live creature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for posting Ryan. It's nice to have another tank in the program! Roger (Mr S) is a great member of this forum! (clap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Nice job Ryan. Let me know when you need live inhabitants. I know how to get ahold of Dave and I also have a green bubble tip anem if you want it. I can also give you a "cycling clown" to help kick start stuff. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey great start!! Glad to see another TFT in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hozer21 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Great start way to go with the TFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 TFT is an awesome program. Thanks for taking the time to go the extra mile for the kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for all the positive responses. I'm really looking forward to teaching and love teaching about our hobby/addiction. Check this out. When I was student teaching earlier this year I brought in my little 12g nano for a two week lesson. I used a document camera and projector to "blow up" the nano onto the big screen. It's kind of cool to see a 12" false percula and 6" zoos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 The tank is finally alive with it's first inmates. I added a blue legged hermit crab, a percula, and a skunk clown. Thanks again Josh for bringing over the fish. I'm ready to start adding more to this tank. I'm looking for donations on softies, zoos, inverts, or anything else you might think 8th graders would like. I'm also in need of test kits, mag-float, thermometer, media sock, carbon, gfo, dry food, and a stand for this 24g aquapod. Thanks again for all your support. My students are going to love this thank. Ryan- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 You're welcome Ryan, let me know when you can swing by and I will get ya some zoas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Its great to have another tank in the program. I am switching my 200g over to a coldwater tidepool tank and I have plenty of snails and hermits that need to go. I could donate some to the tank if you wanted to get them or had a way to get them down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Come on by, I'm home all weekend. The tank needs something pretty in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 How bout some pics of those zoas in the tft tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Josh-thanks again for all the zoas and the thermometer. I must admit I have a little tank envy after seeing your two home tanks Sorry the pics are not better. One of my buddies borrowed my main camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hi, Sorry in the delay of posting pictures. The start of the school year has been crazy!. My students and other teachers love this tank. It's created a ton of interest in our hobby. I also wanted to again thank Mr. S for donating the star polyps. I'm still in need of more goodies for the tank. I would love to have more fish (weirder looking the better) crabs, corals, or just about anything. PM or give me a call if you can help. Also, I'm starting a predator tank. I'll create a separate post for that tank. Ryan in salem -510-1210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Looking good! It's a nice start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks Kim I've been adding a few goodies from my home reef tank. I may have to start a frag sale to raise some monies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Looks good. I would definitely post frags for sale under the tft thread. Good job on the tank set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 I played with the aquascaping a bit. I also added a few more items from my tank. Thanks again for ever ones donations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 wow thats come a long way looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan in salem Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 I thought I would give you all an update. The tanks are going great and no casualties. The RBT slplit and the clowns are starting to host the larger RBT. The kids are loving these tanks. Thanks again for wonderful program. Ryan- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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