Tank Room Renovations

Tank Room Renovation #1

The tank room was remodeled when it reached 25 years old (2018)! As you can see from the pictures below, it was disgusting and really needed some TLC. 

As part of the remodel:

• • • Switches were installed for each outlet.

    • GFI outlets were installed by the sink.

    • GFI breakers were installed for each outlet at the breaker box.

    • The room was repainted.

    • A 1/4" protective barrier was installed to the height of the tanks to protect the walls all the way around.

    • The floor was completely redone.

    • The sink and the door were ground down to remove the rust and seal coated to protect them.

    • The DI water faucet was replaced on the sink.

    • The nasty, rusty ducts were replaced.

    • The door was made to accept a card swipe and the main lab key.

    • 4 new tanks were installed (in addition to the 6 we already had).

    • All the tanks were outfitted with new surge protectors.

In order to keep the tank room as nice as possible for as long as possible, it is vital that everyone takes part in keeping it nice and cleaning up any mess that is generated.

Before (2018)

After (2018)

Tank Room Renovation #2

The tank room was remodeled again when we acquired all of the new crayfish as research animals from Dr. Barbara Beltz at Wellesley College. 

As part of the remodel:

• • • 2nd wall air conditioner was installed.

    • 13 new GFI circuits were installed.

    • Acquired: Two 3-tier aquariums, 2 troughs, and 2 aquarium setups for 3 different species of crayfish breeding colonies (& the associated crayfish).

    • New storage area for supplies for both our salt and freshwater aquariums.

In order to keep the tank room as nice as possible for as long as possible, it is vital that everyone takes part in keeping it nice and cleaning up any mess that is generated.

Before (2023)

After (2023)