Fishkeeper Fry week 4 is now over for our participating schools. It's been an exciting week with the addition of more fish.


Figure 1: Mereside Primary Schools’ tank

With many schools approaching their half-term break, students have been learning about the importance of maintaining their aquariums and caring for their fish while they are away.


Figure 2: A student from Pevensey and Westham School checking their tanks’ temperature

Tappers has explained how to clean the filter using water from the tank to preserve beneficial bacteria. Additionally, Tappers has discussed adding Bio Boost to support and maintain the friendly bacteria in the tank.


Figure 3: Students at Otterburn Primary  doing a water change and cleaning the filter

In week 4, schools had the opportunity to add four Platies to their aquariums. Once again, Tappers challenged the students to come up with names for their new aquatic friends. Some of the chosen names included Shrek, Nacho, Ivy, and Dalmatian.


Figure 4: Platie introduction from Woodenhill Primary School

Week 4 also focuses on how to care for the fish during the half-term break, particularly if no one is available to check on them. Tappers explains the use of holiday food and the importance of avoiding overfeeding.


Figure 5: A student at Leigh Academy Langley Park feeding their fish

Over the past few weeks, many schools have visited their local Maidenhead Aquatics store. Our staff are always delighted to give students a tour and answer any questions they may have.


Figure 6: Students of the Waterside Primary Academy visiting their local Maidenhead Aquatics, Bourne End

This week, the resource sheets sent to schools featured a Platies colouring page along with a question sheet. Additionally, some students even created their dream aquariums.

 


Figure 7: Students of Marlpool Junior School with their week 4 worksheets

We always love hearing about and seeing who has been awarded ‘Fishkeeper of the Week.’ With so many students putting in the effort and doing their best, it can be a challenging decision for teachers!


Figure 8: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Fishkeeper of the Week, Florence

Be sure to check back next week to see what schools have been up to and discover which fish species they’ve added to their aquariums!


Figure 9: Students of Nether Robertland Primary School working on their 3d aquarium