teaching youth about reefing...

[TypicalWhiteAZN]

So my three nieces wants to learn about reefing.... But.. I realize listening to me, the information is a bit too advance...

Anyone got links for them to learn the ABCs of reefing??

 

[LAreefguy]

I'm not sure there is, I was a preschool teacher for a long time and incorporated my fave reef things with teaching. For example, I brought in a horn shark egg and The questions and learning possibilities were endless. If your start by giving them something physical that inspires their curiosity it will never end


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[trunglippo]

All kids love clowfish, and they all call them nemo, lol. You can set up a small 10-20 gallons tank with 2 clowfish and some rocks or decorations. Ask them to do water change or maintain the tank with you. I am sure they will have a lot of questions when they do the works with you. Just be ready for them.

 

[bigpaul]

You are the Abcs of reef keeping.....Keep it basic and they will catch on very quickly, my daughter is 3 years old and she can point out the different fish and coral in the tank. Let your nieces be hands on with the maintenance of the tank that way the can learn there is more to it then just watching the fish eat.

 

[zigginit]

Here is a link that helped me out...

http://www.socalireefs.com/index.php

keep up the good work

 

[Tangwich]

I agree with paul that we are the basics of reefkeeping...take them to one of your buddies tanks and just stand back and let them be amazed by beauty if life it holds and you will be amazed at how many questions come flying your way. Most about hermit crabs and the "lobster" (cleaner shrimp)...lol....anytime friends have brought over their kids to see any of my tanks, that's what always happens. Good job wally on possibly developing the next generation of reefers.