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This is my last year in high-school, as my final large project I wanted to start a coral propagation center up in the mountains.
My goal is to create a 300gal+ coral propagation system in an affordable and efficient manner.
I'd like to record the construction of the system, growth of corals throughout the school year, propagation techniques, and put them in a blog, online forum, book, or video series.
Finally, at the end of the year all acquired corals will be auctioned off and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a organization that contributes to re-establishment of coral reefs.
The goal for this project is not only to grow coral, but to educate people about coral and marine ecosystem in a hands on way. That is why my goal isn't just to publish things online, but to make the facility available for younger kids to come and see. I realize it isn't much, but maybe it could inspire children to think of coral as more than plant. Maybe the answer to our vanishing coral reefs lay within the younger generation.
Donations will be accepted and gladly appreciated. All coral donations will be auctioned at the end of the year back to the community. All corals donated will be labeled with an ID which will correspond to the person who donated in a log book. I will then do a monthly update on each piece so the community can see the growth.
Here is the list of potential organizations the proceeds would be donated too.
Coral Restoration Foundation
The Reef Ball Foundation
Coral Cay
Coral Reef Alliance
A poll will be taken to allow the members of the community to decide what organization will receive the proceeds. I will gladly take into consideration and research more organizations if a member has one in mind.
This will be the primary forum that I'll post updates on, but will also try and post identical threads on the other major forums.
If anyone has any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns please don't hesitate to post them. The project is still in the planning phase so changes are possible. The current system plans and materiel list will be posted soon.
Thank you,
Eli
My goal is to create a 300gal+ coral propagation system in an affordable and efficient manner.
I'd like to record the construction of the system, growth of corals throughout the school year, propagation techniques, and put them in a blog, online forum, book, or video series.
Finally, at the end of the year all acquired corals will be auctioned off and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a organization that contributes to re-establishment of coral reefs.
The goal for this project is not only to grow coral, but to educate people about coral and marine ecosystem in a hands on way. That is why my goal isn't just to publish things online, but to make the facility available for younger kids to come and see. I realize it isn't much, but maybe it could inspire children to think of coral as more than plant. Maybe the answer to our vanishing coral reefs lay within the younger generation.
Donations will be accepted and gladly appreciated. All coral donations will be auctioned at the end of the year back to the community. All corals donated will be labeled with an ID which will correspond to the person who donated in a log book. I will then do a monthly update on each piece so the community can see the growth.
Here is the list of potential organizations the proceeds would be donated too.
Coral Restoration Foundation
The Reef Ball Foundation
Coral Cay
Coral Reef Alliance
A poll will be taken to allow the members of the community to decide what organization will receive the proceeds. I will gladly take into consideration and research more organizations if a member has one in mind.
This will be the primary forum that I'll post updates on, but will also try and post identical threads on the other major forums.
If anyone has any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns please don't hesitate to post them. The project is still in the planning phase so changes are possible. The current system plans and materiel list will be posted soon.
Thank you,
Eli
. While 6-lines are not great community fish they would be great in the frag tanks. Look into the Jebao DC pumps. Good price with good control features to help balance the system.
