Mentoring kids on aquarium keeping

[Callisto405]

I would start with a larger tank. 29 to 55 gallon. The larger the tank the less problems you will encounter. Teach them the importance of cycling a tank first as that is probably the most important step. Cleaning and maintenance is also key to a great aquarium. A good fish to start with is Molly's and swordtails. These are hardy fish breed pretty easily.

 

[DAnCSF]

I'm so excited for you for this project!!!! I definitely think you have an added challenge with the covid situation, but as long as all the events are outside and you try and put things in place for social distancing: "this is your spot, until I say go you have to stay in your circle, and when I call freeze you have to get back into your spot as soon as possible", as well as contact tracing for if/when the dreaded happens: "today, your group is Suzie and Sam. You are going to do the experiment together, and I don't want to see any of you going into another group today. Next week you get a new group"

The older kids are going to be better about wearing masks etc, but your whole agree group is old enough to wear masks and I would advise that you begin and end each session by doling out squirts of hand sanitizer, and I think all of that will go a long way.

You're doing valuable work helping out what could potentially turn into a "lost generation" depending on how societal recovery from the covid situation goes, so major major MAJOR kudos to you.

Here's an idea: why don't you put up a Kickstarter or gofundme for your club, and hopefully folks in the neighborhood (as well as here!!) Will help you pay for supplies

Or contact the LFS in the area and see what they can contribute.

Covid-19 continues to take a toll on some young minds. They are bored, underchallenged in school, and parents are going crazy.

I am starting a little aquarium group on our street and have interested kids from 5 to 15 years old. I am putting together a little packet for them to read and learn some of the basics, and it will be in printed form (too much screen time already!).

I would appreciate any suggestions as to going about this the right way.

Hey EYPeas I'm having troubles with Chat wanna try again at say 2:30 or just send me an e-mail...DanC

 

[DAnCSF]

Check out ColinT respond on a cold water shrimp thread he's got a great idea about Glass Shrimp.

 

[Colin_T]

Check out ColinT respond on a cold water shrimp thread he's got a great idea about Glass Shrimp.

I do?
what was it?

 

[DAnCSF]

I do?
what was it?

Man CRS eh Colin? ..you replied with there are glass shrimp all over and they do have a wide temp range....

 

[eatyourpeas]

@DAnCSF The weekend was a success! Thank you for the materials, they were very well received. We will be having regular outings soon after I get vaccinated (Saturday for first jab, woot!)

 

[DAnCSF]

@DAnCSF The weekend was a success! Thank you for the materials, they were very well received. We will be having regular outings soon after I get vaccinated (Saturday for first jab, woot!)

Glad to hear your event was successful...DanC