- Location
- Staten Island ny
conservation hall and glovers reef http://nyaquarium.com/multimedia/videos/conservation-hall-reopening.aspx
giving back to the ocean world at coney island
- Thread starter saltwaterinbrooklyn
- Start date
- Location
- Staten Island ny
hey lionfish check the link you can see a good glimpse of this tank, and thats my point about our outgrown pets man im glad you feel the same way.
After seeing the video it's obvious they don't need us to set up a tank for them.
While your original idea was thoughtful public aquariums need to have the funding to run an operation like this. NY Aquarium does have financial issues as they do make appeals to the local aquarium clubs for funds to buy things as simple as chairs never mind the large purchases of equipment that setting up a reef tank requires.
The Brooklyn Aquarium Society is based out of the aquarium in Coney Island and they have ALWAYS been willing to help them with anything that would be needed for both FW & SW set ups. The BAS has set up many tanks around Brooklyn in the public school system and provides ongoing support for them. You might want to join that club and volunteer to help with the tank set ups that they do handle at the schools
Calling the aquarium would be a nice idea to inquire if they would be interested in coral donations, but I doubt they would be looking for the little 3/4" frags that some would consider a donation, but best to ask. Colonies would be more in line with what they might require and public aquariums - even places like Atlantis - do trade corals between each other to add to the varieties they keep
As far as donating fish - NO fish would be moved from your home tank straight into their reef tank...it would be QT'd first IF they even chose to accept the fish at all. Unfortunately public aquariums get MANY calls from folks looking to 'drop off' their fish when they get too large and do keep in mind many of those people making the calls are not on sites like MR, there are many who don't chat on forums but who do purchase fish without considering their eventual size. I'd hope the people who regularly read MR would NOT be buying inappropriately sized fish in the first place that they know will outgrow their systems as too many of those fish end up dead.
That is truly a waste and public aquariums do quickly become saturated with large fish which is sad.
Sorry to be another Debbie Downer, but that is how it is out there...
While your original idea was thoughtful public aquariums need to have the funding to run an operation like this. NY Aquarium does have financial issues as they do make appeals to the local aquarium clubs for funds to buy things as simple as chairs never mind the large purchases of equipment that setting up a reef tank requires.
The Brooklyn Aquarium Society is based out of the aquarium in Coney Island and they have ALWAYS been willing to help them with anything that would be needed for both FW & SW set ups. The BAS has set up many tanks around Brooklyn in the public school system and provides ongoing support for them. You might want to join that club and volunteer to help with the tank set ups that they do handle at the schools
Calling the aquarium would be a nice idea to inquire if they would be interested in coral donations, but I doubt they would be looking for the little 3/4" frags that some would consider a donation, but best to ask. Colonies would be more in line with what they might require and public aquariums - even places like Atlantis - do trade corals between each other to add to the varieties they keep
As far as donating fish - NO fish would be moved from your home tank straight into their reef tank...it would be QT'd first IF they even chose to accept the fish at all. Unfortunately public aquariums get MANY calls from folks looking to 'drop off' their fish when they get too large and do keep in mind many of those people making the calls are not on sites like MR, there are many who don't chat on forums but who do purchase fish without considering their eventual size. I'd hope the people who regularly read MR would NOT be buying inappropriately sized fish in the first place that they know will outgrow their systems as too many of those fish end up dead.
That is truly a waste and public aquariums do quickly become saturated with large fish which is sad.
Sorry to be another Debbie Downer, but that is how it is out there...
- Location
- Peekskill, NY
That conservation hall gives me a reason to go to Coney Island now
Don't even bother. I had read a awhile ago that they were supposed to get 49 million dollars from the city and so far nothing. I searched and found this link to an article http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2010/...ek_2015_might_be_coney_islands_shark_year.php
Looks like they are more interested in sharks than a reef tank. It's still going to stink if you ask me.
Looks like they are more interested in sharks than a reef tank. It's still going to stink if you ask me.
This is a great Idea, as well as a tremendous undertaking.
I can say that growing up in NY has its benefits. From museums to galleries, from botanical gardens to the landmarks, and yes from the Bronx zoo to the NY Aquarium. Sadly though the NY Aquarium has never reached its full potential, for whatever the reason. I would say that part of that is due to not having a group of individuals who actually care about the project as opposed to someone who is just doing their job. For some a job just pays the bills, while for others that same job is the most important thing they have ever done. Case in point are the aquarium stores we like to go to as opposed to the ones that we warn others not to patronize. Those store we love are the ones where the workers care about the livestock.
Now back to my point, True the Brooklyn Aquarium Society does affiliate itself with the Aquarium but at times I've heard many consider them more of a freshwater club than a reef club. And while many here complain that the saltwater exhibits are lacking, is this idea not worth considering ?
With all the knowledge here on MR we could do great things at the NY Aquarium. I understand the negative comments and Agree with some but how about if we take some of those negative ideas and think of a few positive ones instead. Maybe with this group we can make a positive change at the aquarium.
Give them a call Saltwaterinbrooklyn and see what they say, keep us posted.
I can say that growing up in NY has its benefits. From museums to galleries, from botanical gardens to the landmarks, and yes from the Bronx zoo to the NY Aquarium. Sadly though the NY Aquarium has never reached its full potential, for whatever the reason. I would say that part of that is due to not having a group of individuals who actually care about the project as opposed to someone who is just doing their job. For some a job just pays the bills, while for others that same job is the most important thing they have ever done. Case in point are the aquarium stores we like to go to as opposed to the ones that we warn others not to patronize. Those store we love are the ones where the workers care about the livestock.
Now back to my point, True the Brooklyn Aquarium Society does affiliate itself with the Aquarium but at times I've heard many consider them more of a freshwater club than a reef club. And while many here complain that the saltwater exhibits are lacking, is this idea not worth considering ?
With all the knowledge here on MR we could do great things at the NY Aquarium. I understand the negative comments and Agree with some but how about if we take some of those negative ideas and think of a few positive ones instead. Maybe with this group we can make a positive change at the aquarium.
Give them a call Saltwaterinbrooklyn and see what they say, keep us posted.
- Location
- Flushing NY 11355
Be positive. Don't give up on ourselves, New Yorkers.
Pratreef is built with a lot of donations and if there is just one enthusiast working in NY Aquarium to co-ordinate our donations, we can recreate the wonders of Pratreef. May be the MR fall swap can happen in Brooklyn NY Aquarium too.
Pratreef is built with a lot of donations and if there is just one enthusiast working in NY Aquarium to co-ordinate our donations, we can recreate the wonders of Pratreef. May be the MR fall swap can happen in Brooklyn NY Aquarium too.
- Location
- Peekskill, NY
The Glovers Reef Exhibit is up as of April 15th 2011
Don't even bother. I had read a awhile ago that they were supposed to get 49 million dollars from the city and so far nothing. I searched and found this link to an article http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2010/...ek_2015_might_be_coney_islands_shark_year.php
Looks like they are more interested in sharks than a reef tank. It's still going to stink if you ask me.
- Location
- Staten Island ny
well this is all great info both bad and negative and i appreciate everyones honesty but i think its a good idea and its worth riding till the wheels fall off , whats the worse thing that could happen they say no !? ok i can live with that lol
tonyyammine
Advanced Reefer
- Location
- Staten island ny
well if it doesnt work out why dont we just get one big tank and put in Pratt institute or maybe even Kingsboro community college instead. im sure everyone wont mind
- Location
- Staten Island ny
Well Tony I can't see why not I think between all of us we have the potential to exhibit a great deal of knowledge about the worlds oceans to put-on display for people to ooh and ahh over , however I have begun making calls and Monday I'll be busy trying to get info from the aquarium I have some good ideas towards getting a solid and definite answer as to how this will play out , I'll keep you guys posted.
- Location
- Staten Island ny
ok guys im still going through the phone tag and have been told that it may not be something they are interested in but i have a few more calls to make and have not yet been told no so im gonna keep going , i will keep you guys posted
- Location
- Staten Island ny
well folks , my journey was short and i finally got the shaking head from the aquarium , its not gonna happen but i think over all it was a good idea and i wanted to thank everyone for the honest advice and opinions , its always good to have a clear outlook on such a venture, but i wont stop here believe me the wheels are still turning.
- Location
- Staten Island ny
yeah it sounds good but whos gonna run out of there job to service the cracked tank at p.s. demon childs school lol nah its ok im gonna look for another outlet of some sort , but i will not stop here , not now.
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