Fish Tank Facts and Figures
First off, today at school/work was absolutely wonderful. No DCF, no classroom drama...just a few minor behaviors to deal with. Considering my class is made of 10 boys and only 3 girls, I'm adapting as much as they are...I'm used to more of a balance!!!
But, on a related note, I've started looking in to what it would cost to get a filter for the tank we have. The fish won't cost all that much, I think. Problem is, this is a rather large tank (I'm guessing probably 20 gallons, but maybe only 10). I can't get a filter until I know the size of the tank...
...and I'm totally stressed about the care that is going to be involved in maintaining the tank. I mean, sheesh, fish are supposed to be easy to take care of right? Noooo...you have to clean the water weekly (which I knew) make sure pH levels are appropriate for the fish in the tank, make sure the fish you have in the tank are compatible, make sure you prepare the tank for fish to begin with, make sure amonia levels are low to nil, make sure there's a bateria/filter system that is appropriate, etc., etc., etc.
ALL I WANT IS A STUPID FILTER FOR MY FISH TANK AND A FEW FISH SO MY STUDENTS WON'T BE SO UPSET THAT WE HAVE A TANK OF ROCKS IN THE CLASSROOM!!!!!!
Ok, now I feel better having vented that. And on another related note, I feel even better because, when I opened my check today, I discovered I have recieved a raise. A small raise, but any raise is still a raise...
But, on a related note, I've started looking in to what it would cost to get a filter for the tank we have. The fish won't cost all that much, I think. Problem is, this is a rather large tank (I'm guessing probably 20 gallons, but maybe only 10). I can't get a filter until I know the size of the tank...
...and I'm totally stressed about the care that is going to be involved in maintaining the tank. I mean, sheesh, fish are supposed to be easy to take care of right? Noooo...you have to clean the water weekly (which I knew) make sure pH levels are appropriate for the fish in the tank, make sure the fish you have in the tank are compatible, make sure you prepare the tank for fish to begin with, make sure amonia levels are low to nil, make sure there's a bateria/filter system that is appropriate, etc., etc., etc.
ALL I WANT IS A STUPID FILTER FOR MY FISH TANK AND A FEW FISH SO MY STUDENTS WON'T BE SO UPSET THAT WE HAVE A TANK OF ROCKS IN THE CLASSROOM!!!!!!
Ok, now I feel better having vented that. And on another related note, I feel even better because, when I opened my check today, I discovered I have recieved a raise. A small raise, but any raise is still a raise...
posted by StargazerGirl at 11:13 PM
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