In the summer of 2000 the Pt.Dume ( Malibu, CA. ) P.T.A., in association with the Malibu and Santa Monica School District, began an exciting project for the students, a marine science lab.  

Specimen Tanks

Tank Size - 36" Long x 24" Wide x 18" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - 'Mini-Ocean' Complete System
Pump(s) - One Penquin 1140 Powerhead 
Protien Skimmer - Built In
Lighting - One 20 wt. Flourescent
Additional Equipment - 1/6 th HP Chiller
Placement - Custom Birch / Formica Stand, ABS Cover
 

Coldwater California Reef Tank

Tank Size - 60" Long x 18" Wide x 24" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - Wet/Dry Filter
Pump(s) - One Quiet One, One 1/16th HP Spa Pump 
Protein Skimmer - 18" Venturi 
Lighting - Two 40 wt. Flourescents
Additional Equipment - 1/3 HP Chiller
Placement - Oak Stand and Canopy

Tropical Fish Tank

Tank Size - 60" Long x 18" Wide x 24" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - Wet/Dry Filter
Pump - Rio 2100 
Protein Skimmer - Sanders 350, Venturi 
Lighting - Two 40 wt. Flourescents
Placement - Black Pine Stand and Canopy

Tide Pool Tank

Tank Size - 48" Long x 48" Wide x 12" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - 'Mini-Ocean' Complete System
Pump(s) - One Penquin 1140 Powerhead 
Protein Skimmer - Built In
Lighting - None
Additional Equipment - 1/6 th HP Chiller
Placement - Custom Birch / Formica Stand, ABS Cover

Tropical Coral Reef Tank

Attempting to use only 'tank raised' livestock

Tank Size - 60" Long x 18" Wide x 24" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - 'Berlin' Sump
Pump(s) - Iwaki 30RLT ( Filter Circulation ), Iwaki 30RLXT Internal Circulation
Two SeaSwirl Oscilating Discharges
Protein Skimmer - 36" Klause, (modified to air pump driven) 
Lighting - Two 250 wt 10,000K Metal Halide
Two 40 wt. Flourescents
Additional Equipment - 1/4 HP Chiller
Placement - Oak Stand and Canopy

'The Principle's Office Tank

This tank contains 100 lbs. Aqua-Cultured Florida Live Rock

Tank Size - 48" Long x 14" Wide x 18" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - 'Algae Filter' Sump
Pump(s) - Iwaki 30RLT ( Filter Circulation ), Quiet-One ( Internal Circulation )
Protein Skimmer - Removed 
Lighting - Five 40 wt Flourescent Bulbs
Placement - Malicite laminate Stand and Canopy

School Library Tank

Tank Size - 60" Long x 24" Wide x 24" Tall, 1/4" Acrylic
Filtration - Bio-Wheel ( commercial )
Pump(s) - Quiet-One ( Filter Circulation ), Quiet-One Circulation
Protein Skimmer - Sanders #450, venturi 
Lighting - Two 40 wt. Flourescents
Placement - Oak Stand and Canopy

Captive Eco-System, Kelp Forest Tank

Not yet set up

Multi-tank system will hold approximately 700 gallons. Will utilize an Algal Turf Scrubber with 'dump bucket' for filtration and kelp water movement.

Wetlands

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