Aurora University Reef Aquarium

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A Reef Scene

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Hi all,

I'm installing a 300 gallon reef aquarium at Aurora University at part of a independent study class. I'm hoping the reefing community in Chicago is willing to help me out. There are still a few parts that I need to finish the parts gathering before installation. The most important right now is a large pump. I have a very old dolphin, but cannot get a seal rebuild kit for it. Is anyone who has a hammerhead, manta ray, or newer style dolphin pump not in use and are willing to donate to the college? I can provide paperwork for right off purposes if need be.
 
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If any one has a pump but can't afford to completely donate it, ChicagoReefs will compensate at least part of the cost of the pump. Just let me know and we can work out the details.
 
A Reef Scene said:
Hi all,

I'm installing a 300 gallon reef aquarium at Aurora University at part of a independent study class. I'm hoping the reefing community in Chicago is willing to help me out. There are still a few parts that I need to finish the parts gathering before installation. The most important right now is a large pump. I have a very old dolphin, but cannot get a seal rebuild kit for it. Is anyone who has a hammerhead, manta ray, or newer style dolphin pump not in use and are willing to donate to the collage? I can provide paperwork for right off purposes if need be.
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Would love to hear more about the experiment and thesis.
 
I noticed the typo, after I hit submit. Was late getting to class by that point, so I just fixed it. Too many things at once, lunch, homework and that post.
 
The reef is going to be used for hands on viewing of the animals and coral. There is going to be a fuge to supply the tank and school with live pods. The botany professor wants a macro algae tank with mangroves, but that my be put on the back burner. I'm going to try and incorporate topics from ecology, invertebrate biology, vertebrate biology, reef conservation, water chemistry and symbiotic relationships. The hope is also to get a pair of cardinals to reproduce in the tank. I also have the train the professors and lab manager on how to take care of the tank. A quarantine is a must, so there is also the training on proper meds, dosing and disease identification. I'm going to use a thirty day cycle for the Q tank to keep things as healthy as possible.
 
A Reef Scene said:
The reef is going to be used for hands on viewing of the animals and coral. There is going to be a fuge to supply the tank and school with live pods. The botany professor wants a macro algae tank with mangroves, but that my be put on the back burner. I'm going to try and incorporate topics from ecology, invertebrate biology, vertebrate biology, reef conservation, water chemistry and symbiotic relationships. The hope is also to get a pair of cardinals to reproduce in the tank. I also have the train the professors and lab manager on how to take care of the tank. A quarantine is a must, so there is also the training on proper meds, dosing and disease identification. I'm going to use a thirty day cycle for the Q tank to keep things as healthy as possible.
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Pretty cool and comprehensive :D
 
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