School Tank Mentors?

Rougiem · 06-27-2005, 02:18 PM

To all RS members!

I have been running a thread on a tank for my school. In the coming year I will be having my students (the whole science department really) working with it to enhance the cirrculum in my classes. The staff at RS has graciously donated a forum for our school (Thank you Witfull, Travis, Craig, Woodstock, Cheeks69, Gina...hope I did not forget anyone!) to use to post questions, advice, ect.

I was curious if any members would be interested in becoming mentors to students or groups of students? My idea is they could ask you directly and would take them under your wing. This will not take place until at least Septemeber. I believe this would be a small time commitment on your part, but you could certainly take if further if you wish. I will take care of the lesson part of it for you, so you are not having to worry about that aspect. You could add to it most certainly if you wish.

Please contact me directly or post it here and I will get back to you. I also encourage you if you are interested to check out the thread and see what has been happening - School Tank Progress

Cheers!

coraldynamics · 06-27-2005, 03:21 PM

I would be happy to provide any help and or information needed. Keep me updated and I will keep the time available as you need.

Excellent project you have going there!

Woodstock · 06-27-2005, 10:25 PM

Sure thing Rodger

Rougiem · 06-28-2005, 06:58 PM

Well I have an idea about mentors - This comes from Cougra - Thank you!

If anyone is interested in being a mentor, what about if you have an area of expertise that you would like to answer to? This may be water chemistry, fish (species specialties), soft corals, LPS, SPS, clams, goronians, anemones, filtration, supplements, lighting, ect. This may be more focused for those of you that may be interested. I plan on having my students learn about these concepts by doing research on them in these specific topics, but I think it would also be advantagous to be able to commincate with someone who is experienced.

I hope this may give more focus to what I am attempting on doing!

Cheers!

Witfull · 06-28-2005, 07:14 PM

you know ill always throw my 2 cents in,,,,lol

Cougra · 06-28-2005, 08:00 PM

lol I guess I kinda vollunteered with this one didn't I? lol

I'll still be happy to help out.

Sharkbait · 06-28-2005, 08:51 PM

I would love to help out,share knowledge,and provide input on your project.I guess SPS/Clams would be my forte', H20 chemistry is also something I've loved explaining over the years.Anywhere I can be useful really, a lot of real time experience in the Aquarium maintainence industry.Look forward to seeing what you are teaching.
Greg Collinske
Owner- Southwest Seas
Custom Marine Aquaria

Witfull · 06-28-2005, 09:10 PM

i would love to see specific mentors....

but, we all here at RS should feel free to offer our particular insights. every personal experience should be added to the collective (we are now Borg)

Rougiem · 06-28-2005, 10:10 PM

"We are the Borg. Your biological, technological, and reefing distinctiveness will be added to our own. Your knowledge will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile." - The Borg Collective

Good points everyone! I agree witty that anyone can pipe in if they wish. Just getting ideas out there!

Cheers!

Witfull · 06-29-2005, 04:38 PM

i knew you would come to the dark side Locutus!

Rougiem · 06-29-2005, 05:30 PM

It was only a matter of time!

Thank you to everyone who wants to be mentors...I will keep you all posted!

Cheers!

Craig Manoukian · 06-29-2005, 07:59 PM

I will be happy to be the "resident" mentor as I live closest to the project. We can meet as a group to discuss things/answer questions in the tank room.

gussy · 07-02-2005, 03:18 PM

I'm in!

Rougiem · 09-01-2005, 11:54 PM

Just an Update for all of you have have expressed interest: School started this week and I plan on getting my students on RS in the next week. I hope you are all ready. If any of you want any details on how I am introducing the tank to the students just post it here or PM me!

Thanks again everyone! Should be a hoot!

Cheers!

Craig Manoukian · 09-02-2005, 12:01 AM

Keep me posted for sure Rodger. Let me know when you want me to make a guest appearance.

06-27-2005, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	School Tank Mentors? To all RS members! I have been running a thread on a tank for my school. In the coming year I will be having my students (the whole science department really) working with it to enhance the cirrculum in my classes. The staff at RS has graciously donated a forum for our school (Thank you Witfull, Travis, Craig, Woodstock, Cheeks69, Gina...hope I did not forget anyone!) to use to post questions, advice, ect. I was curious if any members would be interested in becoming mentors to students or groups of students? My idea is they could ask you directly and would take them under your wing. This will not take place until at least Septemeber. I believe this would be a small time commitment on your part, but you could certainly take if further if you wish. I will take care of the lesson part of it for you, so you are not having to worry about that aspect. You could add to it most certainly if you wish. Please contact me directly or post it here and I will get back to you. I also encourage you if you are interested to check out the thread and see what has been happening - School Tank Progress Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

06-27-2005, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
coraldynamics RS Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 251 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would be happy to provide any help and or information needed. Keep me updated and I will keep the time available as you need. Excellent project you have going there! __________________ Stephen Pollock Coral Dynamics, Inc ~~~Captive Raised Corals, Clownfish, Cardinals, and Seahorses~~~ AquariumLED ReefPlenishTM ReefFuelTM

06-27-2005, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sure thing Rodger __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-28-2005, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Idea! Well I have an idea about mentors - This comes from Cougra - Thank you! If anyone is interested in being a mentor, what about if you have an area of expertise that you would like to answer to? This may be water chemistry, fish (species specialties), soft corals, LPS, SPS, clams, goronians, anemones, filtration, supplements, lighting, ect. This may be more focused for those of you that may be interested. I plan on having my students learn about these concepts by doing research on them in these specific topics, but I think it would also be advantagous to be able to commincate with someone who is experienced. I hope this may give more focus to what I am attempting on doing! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

06-28-2005, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	lol I guess I kinda vollunteered with this one didn't I? lol I'll still be happy to help out. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

06-28-2005, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sharkbait Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 438 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would love to help out,share knowledge,and provide input on your project.I guess SPS/Clams would be my forte', H20 chemistry is also something I've loved explaining over the years.Anywhere I can be useful really, a lot of real time experience in the Aquarium maintainence industry.Look forward to seeing what you are teaching. Greg Collinske Owner- Southwest Seas Custom Marine Aquaria __________________ 'Cause I'm as free as a Bird Wrasse...

06-29-2005, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	It was only a matter of time! Thank you to everyone who wants to be mentors...I will keep you all posted! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

06-29-2005, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I will be happy to be the "resident" mentor as I live closest to the project. We can meet as a group to discuss things/answer questions in the tank room. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

07-02-2005, 03:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm in!

09-01-2005, 11:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: School Tank Mentors? Just an Update for all of you have have expressed interest: School started this week and I plan on getting my students on RS in the next week. I hope you are all ready. If any of you want any details on how I am introducing the tank to the students just post it here or PM me! Thanks again everyone! Should be a hoot! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

09-02-2005, 12:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: School Tank Mentors? Keep me posted for sure Rodger. Let me know when you want me to make a guest appearance. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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