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Buying A Class Aquarium :Buying A Class Aquarium
Contents :Contents Task Roles Special Considerations Resources Scoring Guide
Task: :Task: An anonymous donor has given your class $200 to buy and set up an aquarium for the classroom. Since there are many different sized of tanks accessories, the class has been divided into groups. Each group will research aquariums and make a proposal for the size of tank, accessories, and fish to buy. You should select the biggest tank and most accessories you can but may not go over your budget. Back to Contents
Roles :Roles Each member of your group is responsible for an equal share of the assignment. There are several different tasks that must be completed for this project. Make a list of the tasks your group will accomplish and assign them to different members in the group equally. Back to Contents
Special Considerations :Special Considerations Remember that fish need room to grow and thrive. Most aquarium supply shops suggest that you follow the rule of 1 inch for 1 gallon, that is, for every 1 gallon of water in your tank, you may have a fish 1 inch long. If you have a 10-gallon tank, for example, you may keep ten 1-inch fish or five 2-inch fish
While much equipment and supplies are necessary, some are mostly decorative;
Ex. Stones, water plants, snails, catfish, etc.
To reduce the chances that you will run over your budget, keep a running tally of the items you are considering. Back to Contents
Special Considerations (Cont.) :Special Considerations (Cont.) Pay close attention to costs. Some prices are given for specific sizes of items.
Filters are necessary to circulate and clean the aquarium’s water.
Hoods act as a top for the aquarium and lights provide illumination.
Heaters are needed for tropical fish, but not for tanks that contain guppies or goldfish. Back to Contents
Resources :Resources PetSmart
Petland
Drs. Foster and Smith
Pets Warehouse
That Pet Place
First Tank Guide
Essortment.com
FishLore.com
American Humane Assoc.
Fish Tank Guide
eHow.com
About.com
Beginning Saltwater
Freshwater Aquariums
Saltwater Aquariums
Salt Water Fish Tank
How to Set Up a Basic Salt Water Aquarium
Freshwater Aquarium Fish.com
Algone.com Click on "Aquarium 101" for lots of general information and tips. Back to Contents
Scoring Guide :Scoring Guide Back to Contents