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Project: DESIGN an AQUARIUM

Project: DESIGN an AQUARIUM. DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT. You may work on your own or in groups of 2. We will be in the computer lab(1502) on the following days starting Tuesday: 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/13 The whole project is due on 2/15/09 The project is worth 50 pts

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Project: DESIGN an AQUARIUM

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  1. Project: DESIGN an AQUARIUM

  2. DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT. • You may work on your own or in groups of 2. • We will be in the computer lab(1502) on the following days starting Tuesday: • 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/13 • The whole project is due on 2/15/09 • The project is worth 50 pts • You will also need an illustration of your tank. • The tank illustration and presentation is worth 20 pts.

  3. YOU ARE GIVEN A BUDGET… • You and your partner are given a $5,000 grant to use to create your tank. • Do not go over budget you will lose points • There will be awards and prizes for the • Cheapest • Most expensive • Best Design

  4. TYPE OF TANK • You want to decide what tank you want to build. There are many types • Fish only- Reef tank-Seagrass Bed- Seahorse tank- Hard/Soft Coral Tank

  5. SIZE OF TANK • You should know what types of organisms that you want to help you decide on a tank size. • Find a creative shaped tank.

  6. TYPE OF CREATURES • You should consult with your compatibility chart to make sure that the fish you choose will work together. • Keep aggressive w/ aggressive • Keep passive with your passive • You will run the risk of your fish eating other fish.

  7. SUBSTRATE • Live Sand- Comes with good nutrients and necessary creatures • Aqua gems- bright colored rochs • Shell grit, Crushed Coral • Marble, Limestone • BE CAREFUL- Some of these substrates will change your water chemistry

  8. TANK HEATING • Find the temperature your fish need to survive. • You then need to figure how much water each piece of heating equipment will heat. • THEY CAN BE submersible (in the tank) in the filter, or a sump pump

  9. TANK FILTRATION • You can pick a Bio filter, This has necessary bacteria in it needed to process dead, decay or waste materials. • See if you need a protein skimmer. • You should see what is recommended for your fish.

  10. TANK LIGHTING • 4 MAIN TYPES OF LIGHTING • 1- Incandescent- produces much heat and various colors • 2- Fluorescent- Best all around for many situations. • 3- Compact- more light and brighter tank • 4- Metal Halide- produce a sun like effect for coral reefs.

  11. TANK DECOR • DO NOT USE WOOD OR METAL DÉCOR!!! • Fish need a sense of protection and somewhere to hide. • Fake plants, Shipwrecks, Castles are all traditional décor. You can also use live rock.

  12. TANK MAINTENANCE and CONSIDERATIONS • You Must include a Chemistry Kit • You must purchase SALT • You must purchase a Refractometer • You must purchase a Food Source

  13. HELPFUL WEBSITES • http://www.liveaquaria.com/ • http://www.vividaquariums.com/buysaltwaterfish.asp • http://www.saltwaterfish.com/ • http://www.marinedepot.com/ • http://www.seaquestmarine.com/ • http://www.marineandreef.com/?gclid=CMbCq7jP158CFRE55QodunmLGg

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