\u201cAquariums are a wonderful way to study the amazing richness and diversity of life to be found in the world\u2019s rivers and oceans while learning more about the environment,\u201d Kate explained to the pupils.
\nTo elaborate on Kate\u2019s point, classroom pets also make the perfect teaching assistants. With a little help from a goldfish, you can encourage your pupils to put their thinking hats on by asking them questions like\u2026<\/p>\n
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- \u201cWhat words would we use to describe a goldfish?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cHow do fish breath?\u201d<\/li>\n
- \u201cWhat part of the world do goldfish come from?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nEducation Is Key<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fish are known to have a tranquil, calming effect on kids. They\u2019re beautiful and soothing to watch, and they\u2019re fun to have around. As much as it\u2019s fun and educational to keep fish in your classroom \u2013 just like other animals \u2013 pet fish depend upon us for their wellbeing.
\nOn the day, Kate reminded the pupils that there\u2019s a serious time commitment on their part: \u201cHome aquariums provide hours of fun and enjoyment, but the more you understand the creatures you are keeping, their needs, and their habits, the more you will be able to enjoy them.\u201d<\/p>\nDecorations Make Happy Fish<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A well-decorated tank is not only pleasant to look at, but it\u2019ll also give the fish an interactive habitat. And happy fish will be more alert, more active, and more colourful, and will live longer. That\u2019s why, for the visit, Kate brought along some rocks, woodwork, and artificial plants for the pupils to decorate the tank with \u2013 to help the goldfish feel more at home.
\nTo keep the goldfish entertained with a varied habitat, Kate also left behind a few extra decorative bits and pieces that the kids could use to switch up the tank design every so often.<\/p>\nRegular Upkeep Is Necessary<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Before wrapping up the visit, Kate went over the importance of routine aquarium maintenance, including testing the water, doing regular water-changes, and checking the filter placement \u2013 carrying out these simple tasks weekly can keep expensive and time-consuming problems at bay. The better care you provide for your tank, the healthier your fish will be, the nicer your tank will look, and the less maintenance your tank will need in the long run.<\/p>\n
Learn More at Deep Sea World<\/strong><\/h4>\n
With more than 40 naturally-themed displays, Deep Sea World is home to thousands of deep sea creatures \u2013 ranging from seals and seahorses, to stingrays and sand tiger sharks \u2013 providing a voyage of discovery through the planet\u2019s rivers, lakes, and oceans.
\nYou can get in touch with us on social media; just shoot us a message on Facebook<\/a> or send a tweet to @DeepSeaWorld<\/a>. Alternatively, you can call our team on 01383 411 880<\/strong> to arrange a school trip<\/a> \u2013 where underwater adventure awaits!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"St Margaret’s RC Primary School reached out to us for some expert advice on caring for their goldfish. In response, one of our resident zoologists, Kate Cooper, paid a visit to the South Queensferry school to show the pupils a few tips and tricks on caring for their classroom pet and on the upkeep of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4272145484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animals-animals"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4444"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4272145816,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4444\/revisions\/4272145816"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4272145484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/deep-sea-world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}