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Mr. Aronson from Lancaster, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fish Aquarium for Low Income Classroom

Help me give my students a fish tank and accessories for the classroom.

  • $498 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Supporting this project for an aquarium in an urban, low-income classroom offers a unique opportunity to enrich the educational experience for students who may not have access to such resources otherwise. For many students in underserved communities, access to nature and hands-on learning experiences can be limited. A classroom fish tank can provide them with a valuable opportunity to engage with the natural world, even if they don't have the opportunity to visit an aquarium or interact with animals outside of the city. The project brings science lessons to life in a way that books alone cannot, creating a memorable learning experience that fosters curiosity and critical thinking skills. Students will use the aquarium, aquarium heater, filter, tank decorations, lights and other accessories to learn about fish and how to care for them.

In urban, low-income schools, there are often many challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and a lack of experiences.

Teachers frequently use their own funds to provide supplies and create an engaging environment. A fish tank can serve as a powerful tool for both education and emotional well-being in these settings. Research has shown that having a calming, interactive element like an aquarium can reduce stress and anxiety, helping students focus better and improving their overall classroom experience. This is especially important for children in challenging environments, where emotional regulation and mental wellness are often key to academic success. It also helps students learn the responsibility of caring for a living animal which they can connect to their own personal lives.

Additionally, supporting a classroom fish tank project for these students goes beyond just providing a fun or educational tool—it's a step toward creating more equitable learning opportunities. By contributing to this project, you're not only enhancing their academic knowledge of science but also giving them a chance to experience something that many of their peers in more affluent areas may take for granted.

Mr. Aronson Wickersham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lancaster, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Starter Kit with LED Lighting 10 Gallon Fish Tank • Amazon Business $93.89 1 $93.89
Penn-Plax Cascade Hang-on Aquarium Power Filter - For 10 Gallon Aquaria • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
HiTauing Aquarium Heater, 50W/100W/200W/300W/500W Submersible Fish Tank Heater with Over-Temperature Protection and Automatic Power-Off When Leaving Water for Saltwater and Freshwater • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
PakyKai Large Fish Tank Decorations, Mountain View Aquarium Ornament with Tree House Cave Bridge Artificial Plastic Plants Aquarium Decorations • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MICROBE-LIFT NITEH16 Nite-Out II Aquarium and Fish Tank Cleaner for Rapid Ammonia and Nitrite Reduction, Freshwater and Saltwater, 16 Ounces • Amazon Business $18.48 1 $18.48
Uniclife Aquarium Volcano Ornament Kit Realistic Resin Volcanic Decoration with Air Stone Bubbler Colorful LED Light Decor for Fish Tank Landscape Addition and Oxygenation • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
NICREW Nano Silent Aquarium Air Pump Black, Aquarium Aerator with Accessories for Up to 10 Gallon Fish Tank, Super Quiet, 0.3 L/min, 1.5 Watts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
FISHNOSH Automatic Fish Feeder for Aquarium: ML Model, Auto Fish Feeder with Timer, Fish Feeder Automatic Dispenser for Small Tanks, Big Aquarium, Betta Fish Vacation Feeder, Smart Fish Food Dispenser • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
4.92 inch 12 LEDs Fish Tank Light, Bubbler Stone, LED Aquarium Lights Disk, Submersible Fish Tank Decorations Accessories, Underwater Round Small Bubbles Lamp Without air pump • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Fish Tank Gravel, Black With Fluorescent Accents, Compliments GloFish Tanks, 5 lb Bag • Amazon Business $4.09 3 $12.27
Bestgle Action Aquarium Ornament, Undersea Treasure Chest Diver, Live-Action Aerating Fish Tank Decorations Resin • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fish Tank Decorations - Large Aquarium Decorations Air Bubbler Tree Fish House for Betta Hideout Caves Buddha Decor Temple Ruins Arched Betta Fish Accessories Reptile House Shelter Decor (Wood B-S) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
AnxunJim Aquarium Groot Air Bubbler Decorations Fish Tank Air Stone Set • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
PAIZOO Fish Tank Digital Thermometer Accurate LED Display to ±0.9°F Tank Thermometer Aquarium Temperature Measurement Suitable for Fish, Axolotl, Turtle or Aquatic • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
AQUANEAT Small Fountain Pump, 160 GPH Submersible Water Pump for Aquarium Fish Tank, Outdoor Water Fountain, Hydroponics, Pond • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Raeasily Fish Tank Decoration - Aquarium Accessories,Shipwreck Decor,Resin Material Sunken Ship Decorations for Fish Favors, Multi, 10 * 10 • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Goehiaul Aquarium LED Light Air Bubble Stone Disk Kit Fish Tank Bubbler Decoration 6 Color Auto Changing • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
SunGrow 100 pcs Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Betta Fish Tank Aquarium, 2” Water Conditioner Leaves, Leaf Also Suitable for Shrimp, Goldfish, Guppy and Frogs • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Glow in The Dark Rocks - 100pcs Garden Pebbles Multi Color Luminous Fish Tank Stone Aquariums Rocks, Decorations for Walkways, Gardens, Houseplants Powered by Light and Solar • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
onesimcr Floating Fish Tank Decorations, Aquarium Decorations, Lovely Diver Fish Tank Decorations, Floating Device Fish Tank Accessories，Suitable for All Kinds of Fish Tanks(Orange)… • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
AQUANEAT Aquarium Air Stones 1 inch 12 Pack, Bubble Stone, Aerator Bubble Diffuser, Air Pump Accessories for Aquariums, Fish Tanks, and Hydroponics • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78
Penn-Plax Standard Airline Tubing for Aquariums – Clear and Flexible – Resists Kinking – Safe for Freshwater and Saltwater Fish Tanks – 25 Feet • Amazon Business $4.63 1 $4.63

Materials cost

$383.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.59

Total project goal

$497.24

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