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My Tank Thread
Forgive me if this gets a little long winded.
I work at a military boarding school. I've been asked by quite a few of the boys and some staff if I would set up a tank on campus.
I just happen to have a 29 gallon biocube sitting around with nothing to do.
Here are my issues.
Number one is lighting. There are three places to put it.
1. Academic hall: Bright light 24/7, no monitor to keep students from "feeding" the fish.
2. Administrative hall: Bright light 24/7. Limited access for feeding and maintenance. Limited enjoyment for the students.
3. Residence hall. This is where I work, and where I'd much rather have the tank if I decide it's feasible.
My office is cramped, and is manned around the clock. Again, bright light 24/7. I would like to put a tank outside the office in the residence hallway where we can keep an eye on it and the guys can enjoy it.
We do dim the lights in the residence hallways from 2200 to 0600 (military school/military time), but it is far from dark.
There are several students that I would trust to feed and maintain the tank on my days off, or when I take time off, and would love the opportunity to do so.
My biggest issue is with the lack of a dedicated "dark" period for the tank.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I work at a military boarding school. I've been asked by quite a few of the boys and some staff if I would set up a tank on campus.
I just happen to have a 29 gallon biocube sitting around with nothing to do.
Here are my issues.
Number one is lighting. There are three places to put it.
1. Academic hall: Bright light 24/7, no monitor to keep students from "feeding" the fish.
2. Administrative hall: Bright light 24/7. Limited access for feeding and maintenance. Limited enjoyment for the students.
3. Residence hall. This is where I work, and where I'd much rather have the tank if I decide it's feasible.
My office is cramped, and is manned around the clock. Again, bright light 24/7. I would like to put a tank outside the office in the residence hallway where we can keep an eye on it and the guys can enjoy it.
We do dim the lights in the residence hallways from 2200 to 0600 (military school/military time), but it is far from dark.
There are several students that I would trust to feed and maintain the tank on my days off, or when I take time off, and would love the opportunity to do so.
My biggest issue is with the lack of a dedicated "dark" period for the tank.
Any advice would be appreciated.