Donate an All in one aquarium for HS Bio class

[Miamialum620]

Something else waiting for me when I came in today.

Thanks again @Katrina71. When you mentioned that I would be receiving books I thought to myself what are the chances that I get the books I bought at the beginning of the school year and wouldn’t you know it.

Actually works out nicely having an extra set because I teach right next door to the marine science teacher who has a couple of tanks in his room and is looking to upgrade to a bigger reef tank (currently has a 16g JBJ AIO and a 10g freshwater). He’ll be able to use those books whenever he needs to.

 

[Katrina71]

I was actually planning to send you another set of the same if you liked them, so you could loan one out if a student wanted to read more at home!

 

[James Hammett]

I love the intank stuff want to get that set up in the 32 bio Cube I started with.

 

[Miamialum620]

Checked the mailbox on the way out of school and received another package. I believe this was from @siggy but there was no name on that package.

Thank you

 

[Katrina71]

I love the intank stuff want to get that set up in the 32 bio Cube I started with.

Absolutely do it!!!

 

[James Hammett]

Absolutely do it!!!

Gotta raise the funds for Those baskets first...

 

[Katrina71]

Smart investment for sure. Seriously.

 

[Katrina71]

@Miamialum620 sorry I didn't have enough in the budget to get you guys a fish saver guard when I got that. I'm working on it though.

 

[Miamialum620]

@AlgaeBarn gave me a great deal on dry rock and they arrived today. I rushed out of class in between periods to pick them up downstairs. I ordered 30 lbs. and requested some smaller pieces so a more intricate design could be created.

This is my first time aquascaping any tank but I did have an idea of what I wanted to final product to look like and I think I got pretty close on my first attempt.

The structure appears to be pretty stable. I didn’t use any glue or epoxy but continuously pushed down on the pieces as I was going up to see if the structure was sound.

Here’s what I have left over...

 

[siggy]

@AlgaeBarn gave me a great deal on dry rock and they arrived today. I rushed out of class in between periods to pick them up downstairs. I ordered 30 lbs.

Wow that looks more than 30# Nice looking rock, looks a bit precarious without any cement and sooner or later it will topple. Aquaforest has a reasonable tub of mortar. triangle rule https://premiumaquatics.com/products/aquaforest-stonefix-1500g.html

 

[Miamialum620]

Wow that looks more than 30# Nice looking rock, looks a bit precarious without any cement and sooner or later it will topple. Aquaforest has a reasonable tub of mortar. triangle rule https://premiumaquatics.com/products/aquaforest-stonefix-1500g.html

I’d be lying if I said I was 100% confident that the structure will hold. So I’ll be using an epoxy or glue when I get back on Monday. One concern is glueing the entire structure and then having to move it to my house for the summer. Maybe I’ll glue sections of it for easy removal when it’s time to transport it.

 

[cmcoker]

Nice rocks, if I may suggest to remove the topmost rock, it's pretty close to the waterline... I think corals wont have much room to grow there, and will be out if the waterline in no time so may branch out growth to sides and cause lots of shading.
You could add it to the left or right base rock to create a ledge or remove all together. I think in it will look quite nice without it, and open a bit more swimming room at the top. Just my 0.02

 

[Miamialum620]

Do you guys think I should start a separate build thread for the tank or just continue posting on this one?

 

[baslewprime]

Do you guys think I should start a separate build thread for the tank or just continue posting on this one?

start a new thread. awesome setup btw

 

[Katrina71]

Please tag me when you start your build thread. I'd like to see what y'all do with your tank.

 

[MTBake]

Really cool to see this come along! Do you have a light yet? I haven't read through the whole thread.

 

[MTBake]

I have a Kessil 160 that I no longer have a use for. I was going sell it but it's yours if you can use it. Just let me know and I'll send it your way

 

[VolStateAquatics]

I have a Kessil 160 that I no longer have a use for. I was going sell it but it's yours if you can use it. Just let me know and I'll send it your way

If he can’t I might buy it

 

[Miamialum620]

I have a Kessil 160 that I no longer have a use for. I was going sell it but it's yours if you can use it. Just let me know and I'll send it your way

Thank you but the biocube has the lights built in so I won’t need it.

 

[MTBake]

Thank you but the biocube has the lights built in so I won’t need it.

I sometimes forget what those biocubes come with. Looks like VolStateAquatics is next in line

@VolStateAquatics I'll send you a pm once I get a chance. Family time.