Christmas Gift Idea(S) and activities for my Daughter to introduce her to Reefing

[Weasel1960]

Welcome to the reef. Sounds like a great project. I like the suggestions of. Small tank of her own. As for the rock I was going to suggest some of the BRS videos for inspiration on balance process etc but then saw how big this is going to be....same principles I guess just bier pieces. Good luck and updates with pictures.

 

[DaddyFish]

Welcome!

I thought the reason I was born was indentured servitude. At least that's what my Dad always said???

Algae Scraper - yeah Buddy!

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

I did a little reef in a jar for my sisters bf. some aiptasia, live rock and chaeto in a jar. Simple and cool desk ornament

 

[RobMcC]

My aquaria have been a great source of interest for my kindergartner and second-grader. Especially tiny critters such as brittle stars, asterina, copepods, isopods etc. Get a small critter viewer (they are great for adults too). Then take out little rocks and let them see the creatures up close.

 

[40g Nano]

I got an idea:
What if you got her like a 10g tank or so, then plumbed it to your bigger one

 

[NoviReefGuy]

A small all-in-one tank (AIO) even a 6 gallon which will house a small anemone, 2 clowns and a small shrimp would be ideal.
What is footpring of your 1500g ? I right after holidays am making arrangements for a 1540g to be moved to home in Florida for storage as I'll me moving there in several months permanently

It’s going to 120”x60”x48”. I moved to Michigan from Florida a few years back to my now forever home. And I have a seriously awesome wife..

 

[NoviReefGuy]

I got an idea:
What if you got her like a 10g tank or so, then plumbed it to your bigger one

That’s would be fun

 

[NoviReefGuy]

Welcome to the reef. Sounds like a great project. I like the suggestions of. Small tank of her own. As for the rock I was going to suggest some of the BRS videos for inspiration on balance process etc but then saw how big this is going to be....same principles I guess just bier pieces. Good luck and updates with pictures.

Thanks.. we watch the you tube videos all the time together:..I’m really enjoying seeing her little mind work..

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard, the experience of the build will be a gift unto itself

 

[SinCityRee4r]

buy them a 10 gallon waterbox AIO and say you have been helping me, now you show me what you have learned young jedi

 

[vetteguy53081]

It’s going to 120”x60”x48”. I moved to Michigan from Florida a few years back to my now forever home. And I have a seriously awesome wife..

The one Im getting is 12.5 ft L, 40" tall and 5 ft deep.
Current tank is 8ft L X 33" tall X 4 ft deep

 

[Pistol Peet]

Through them off the dock lol joking welcome to reef2reef if u need anything please message me.....

 

[SPR1968]

Display Tank will be @1500 gallons... Been a life long Dream...

That is huge! Lol

start a build thread when you get chance and Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Wow big tank. Great to involve kids in reefing responsibilities. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R Sean and good luck!

 

[40g Nano]

That is huge! Lol

start a build thread when you get chance and Welcome to R2R!!!

He has a build thread,
click on "build thread contributor" below his name if you didnt see it

 

[redeyejedi]

A friend of mine had his kids help him out with the reef tank. They put something in the sump which wiped out everything.. helped my friend get out of reefing.

 

[Zach B]

Welcome That sounds awesome!

 

[Cell]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[BeckyW]

Wow! So cool!! My kids are teens and love being involved. One of my girls in particular helps with everything from feeding to cleaning the skimmer (yuck). She’s thinking she want to own a seaweed farm someday. She really got the bug!!! I’m setting up a tiny 12 gallon fresh water tank for my bosses kindergartner. I made a calendar for her to follow so she marks off feeding, changing water and filters. I’m very excited and inspired by kids that love science!!! Have fun!