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Raising trout becomes a classroom hit

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:16:18 +0000

Aside from being easy, the state Trout in the Classroom coordinator said, raising trout is educational. Last year, a fish tank in the classroom helped one Virginia teacher cover 13 of the 14 life-science objectives on the state Standards of Learning, Landreth said. The program, run by the state’s Trout Unlimited chapters, will reach about 15,000 students in more than 100 classrooms this year.

Here’s how it works. Students get fish eggs in the fall. Landreth said eggs from the Wytheville hatchery, destined for the Smyth County classrooms, would likely be ready in November. Once the classes get their egg shipment, they put them in a basket inside a prepared 55-gallon aquarium. Then, when the fish are 2 to 3 inches long, they are released into the wild. That usually comes in April or May.

via www2.timesdispatch.com

I knew raising fish could be a good lesson for you, but this just blew my hat off.

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Four Eyed Fish Born In Aquarium

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:02:00 +0000

The fish – known as anableps – originally come from the rivers of South America where they use their bizarre eyes to see both above and below the water’s surface at the same time.

The pupil in each eye is horizontally divided into two parts, allowing the fish to find food at or below the surface and also give it extra protection against predators.

via telegraph.co.uk

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S.C. Aquarium Considering 4-dimensional Theater

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:01:38 +0000

South Carolina Aquarium officials are considering bringing a four-dimensional theater experience to the attraction next year.

That means visitors watching a short film about ocean life, in addition to watching with 3-D glasses, also could feel a spritz of water hit their faces or what appears to be a fish swimming across their feet.

Kevin Kampwerth, director of brand communications, said the addition could recover some of the aquarium’s group business, which took a hit this year in the wake of cutbacks in corporate and school spending.

Aquarium officials did not know if the theater would operate within an existing space or in another structure.

Smart move

Another technical institute wants to start offering classes in the Charleston area as existing programs see unprecedented demand during the recession.

ITT Technical Institute has formally asked the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for clearance to open new campuses in North Charleston and Conway.

Locally, the group has leased about 20,000 square feet of space on Aviation Avenue in North Charleston.

via postandcourier.com

Four Eyed Fish Born In Aquarium

React Fast If You Want This Studio Aquarium

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:20:31 +0000

We’ve recently relocated to new offices in Peterborough and there’s no room in our new photographic studio for our previous studio tank.So, rather than chucking it or selling it, we thought we’d give it away to one of you.

It’s a 100 x 45 x 45cm Aquariums Ltd all glass tank with glass cabinet and an OptiWhite front, and currently has a 3D background siliconed in place from its prior use in our Sri Lanka biotope series.

If you’d like the tank, for free, please drop us a line at editorial@practicalfishkeeping.co.uk and we’ll randomly select a winner later today.

If you are picked you must be able to arrange collection of the tank yourself (two strong lads with van required) and it must be taken away within the next week as our former office is being cleared.

Good luck!

via practicalfishkeeping.co.uk

I’ve been reading this blog once a while and they’re giving away their studio aquarium. If you want this piece of art, react fast!

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Ukulele and fish tank

admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:39:31 +0000

via flickr.com

Don’t you think this fish tank just looks beautiful? The Ukulele next to it is just a bonus =)

Oceanario de Lisboa [Flickr Picture]

Why You Need To Install Fish Tank Heaters

admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:41:56 +0000

Setting up a fully functional aquarium does not merely require a fish tank and a stand. There are a few accessories you need to set up, and among the most important are fish tank heaters. Aquarium heaters help maintain the right temperature in the water, which is important if you want your fish and aquatic plants to thrive in an ideal environment.

There are many reasons why fish tanks need the most appropriate types of heaters. During cold weather, the temperature in the water also drops, and this is when your aquarium needs heating the most. In natural environments, such as rivers and lakes, the water temperature typically ranges from 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. A fish tank temperature of 25 to 27 degrees Celsius is normally fine for most fish species.

The heating in your fish tank should be properly distributed throughout, so you need to pick a heating device that fits the requirements of your tank. You also need to avoid placing a high wattage aquarium heater in a small fish tank, so you can keep the temperature at the ideal levels. Likewise, if you have a bigger tank, choose a heater that can accommodate its needs better.

via worldlyarticles.com

Just the first 3 paragraphs of a nice article. Read the rest if you like it.

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Solar Powered Fish Tank

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:31:49 +0000

via youtube.com

A very nice way to make a solar powered fish tank

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The Mac G4 Cube Fish Tank Mod is Extremely Cool

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:45:15 +0000

via walyou.com

If you are looking for a really creative mac product, then make yourself a Mac G4 Fish Tank, which is not only is this an incredibly cool idea, but it is a great way to reuse that old G4 Cube that you can’t use, but you simply don’t have the heart to throw away. This is seriously one of the coolest uses for the G4 Cube that I have seen till date and second coolest Apple computer mod.

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