New Class at Boone High

Thanks, Turbo! My plan is to have as much purchased as I can by the end of the month. At least I want to get the equipment. I'll start setting up, adding sand and rock in July, and then, right before school starts, add just a few animals. I will definitely keep you in the loop regarding the supplies I need!

 

Ok, Everyone. I just got off the phone with the CFO at our school. We use a system called RevTrak for our online payments. They are setting up an account specifically for the Marine Biology program. She said she will let me know as soon as it is live and I can post the link, here. Also, there is a form you can fill out that the school system will verify for donations. I just got some REALLY exciting news! Central Campus is donating TWO 200 gallon tanks with stands and one with a hood!!!!! I'm so excited!!! Now, I just need a few strong backs (other than my draftee husband and 14 year old twin boys) and a truck to get them with. I guess I will spend the rest of my summer accumulating things to add to the tanks. I will certainly need filtration, algae scrubbers, lights, rocks, animals, etc. Please let me know if you need any more details. I really appreciate all of the offers of help and advice so far! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/w00t.gif

 

Apparently so! Without even trying! The hard part, now will be getting all the accessories. Glad I have all summer...sort of... /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/tongue.gif

 

I just got word that the donation site is up and running. Here is the link: http://boone.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jnlpfpi4
All you have to do is put in your amount and the specify it is for Marine Biology. Otherwise it goes into a general fund. Follow the steps and make the donation!

 

Thanks, Turbo! Can you get me an estimated cost on those items? I really need to start making purchases. I may have a source for lighting. I'm checking into it. I would definitely like a refugium. The tanks I worked with in the past had one and I thought it was a great idea. I know a lot has changed in the 15 years (MAN that makes me feel OLD!) since I worked with marine life, but, I'm willing to learn all over, again. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif

 

I sent you a PM. Breeding IS one of the goals I have for the program!

 

Hi Everyone! It has been suggested I give you guys a list of exactly what I need and a time frame for it. I'm still working on the "list" of wants/needs. I can tell you, I would like to get all of the equipment in place by the end of June. I don't want to start putting animals in until the end of July, first of August. About the middle of July, I would like to start putting everything together and get some sand and rock in the tanks. I can get into the building any time I need to, so, I may do some Saturday work days because I'll be doing a research program at for three weeks in July. Also, if you would like the forms for donations for IRS purposes, you can contact Paulette Newbold at Boone Schools 515-433-0750. Press 3 for the Superintendent's office and ask for Paulette. She can help you from there.

So, now that I have the tanks coming, I guess the first thing I need is filtration an RO system and lights. I'm thinking that I would like to do identical set-ups as far as filtration, algae scrubbers, water, etc. I would like to have two different types of lighting. Then, I would like the kids to research what types of lights work better. So, I'm thinking of setting up one tank with LEDs and one with actinics. Any suggestions?

I am also wanting the kids to learn about breeding. I'd like to get a couple of breeding pair of clowns. I also want them to work on propagating corals. I'd love to be able to sell the corals and fish to put money back into the program. I know those are big goals and will take time to get established, but, that's what I'd like to see in the next few years. I welcome any and all input, help, donations, advice, guest speakers... I'm thrilled with everyone's helpfulness, so far!!!

 

I almost forgot! One other thing I'd like to do is have a running brine shrimp hatchery going. I know I'll need supplies for that, too. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

 

Thanks, Sponge!! Railcar, you are in SD? I just found out I need to spend a certain amount by 06/24 that's been budgeted to me. I'm wondering if anyone is willing to sell organisms and then keep them until I can get them in the beginning of August?