Mr. Savitch and Mrs. Ackerman came in almost daily and diligently took care of our responsibilities while we were on break. Without their dedication our little friends wouldn't have made it. However, because we weren't able to be here every day over break the water quality is not as high as we usually keep it. Not to worry though, we are working twice as hard as usual to prepare for a major clean out!!! Unfortunatly we estimate 35 trout died over break; which is around 15% of our trout population. Hopefully we will see a drop in the mortality rate now that we have retuned.
Nyckel fans: he is alive and well! We caught him flipping his fins around and foraging for food!
Our plans for tommorow:
- 30% water change
- major filter cleaning
- hopefully we will be adding freshwater plants soon (to help reduce nitrogen)
- wipe down sides of aquarium because there is slight alagea growth
P.S. Spring water donations are desperatly need and greatly appreciated. Thats all the trout wanted for the holidays! Please make their dream come true!!!
Drop offs are being accepted at the Watershed classroom door on Windermere Ave.
Cool site
ReplyDelete