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Mrs. Tavares from San Diego, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fish Tank Supplies!

Help me give my students supplies to take care of the fish tanks.

  • $541 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In my classroom, we take care of two freshwater tanks and one large saltwater tank. Taking care of all of these fish tanks takes a lot of money, work, and knowledge.

All of my students are involved in feeding, cleaning, and taking care of the fish tanks.

They have enjoyed watching the little ecosystems grow.

We are in need of supplies, the two freshwater tanks were having issues with algae so we would like to add fish tank background posters to block out the sunlight and temperature sensors. We are in need of food for all the fish and more cleaning supplies. We would also like to add more animals to our saltwater tank.

Mrs. Tavares Mission Bay High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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San Diego, CA View local requests

More than half of 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LM INVERT. SET 1- TOUCH TANK MARINE SYS • Ward's Science $110.50 1 $110.50
API Fishcare 52Q API TAP Aquarium Water Conditioner 32-Ounce Bottle • Amazon Business $22.28 2 $44.56
Penn Plax Cascade Pro Carb Canister Filter for Aquariums, 8 Total Filters (4 Packs with 2 Filters in Each Pack) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Instant Ocean Sea Salt (50 gal)_MB • Amazon Business $14.70 2 $29.40
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 2 $23.98
Ocean Nutrition Formula Two Pellets 14-Ounces (400 Grams) Jar - Small Pellet Size • Amazon Business $23.13 1 $23.13
Penn-Plax Pennplax Tropical Reflection/Blue Bubble Aquarium Decor • Amazon Business $11.21 2 $22.42
Zoo Med Laboratories Plankton Banquet Block Feeders - Giant Size (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.47 2 $18.94
Penn-Plax Cascade 6 Pack Bio-Floss Replacement | Poly Fiber Floss Pads for Cascade 700 & 1000 Canister Aquarium Filters • Amazon Business $9.09 2 $18.18
AroPaw Aquarium Cleaning Tools Set 22 Inch Waterproof Gloves, Aquarium Cleaner Fish Tank Sponge • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
[4 Pack] Aquarium Cleaner for Glass Walls - Aquarium Scrubber - Hand Held Scraper Pad - Made in USA - Fish Tank Cleaning Tools Won't Scratch Glass - Aquarium Sponge for Turtle & Fish Tank • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnets Glass/Acrylic Medium • Amazon Business $12.44 1 $12.44
JOR 20 Seaweed Sheets for Tangs, Angels, Plecos, Shrimp, Snails, Nutrient- & Vitamin-Rich, Dried Snack for Bottom Feeders, Increased Palatability for Grazing Fish, 1 oz. Food Supplement • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Aqueon Vacation Feeders 3 Day - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98

Materials cost

$388.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.09

Total project goal

$540.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $540.62

2 Donors

-$376.00

Donations toward project cost

-$333.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.90

match offer

-$148.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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