Dive into Discovery: Support the NAU Aquarium Club

$160
16%
Raised toward our $1,000 Goal
3 Donors
25
days left
Project ends on February 22, at 11:59 PM MST
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Help our reef grow! Support our tanks!

Meet the Aquarium Club

Aquarium Club is an organized group of students at Northern Arizona University who take charge in the care and improvement of aquariums at NAU. Located on the second floor of the Biological Sciences Building is the 210-gallon saltwater aquarium that has become a popular spot for everyone who visits the building.

Founded in 2023, Aquarium Club aims to replicate a coral reef system under isolated conditions for the purpose of educating peers on marine ecosystems and conservation. By taking care of the inhabitants and learning about their unique living requirements, we connect others to the complicated yet beautiful ocean ecosystem. 

The Aquarium Club hopes to expand these educational efforts even further with new fish and new tanks that highlight a wider range of marine environments.

The Three Student Members of Aquarium Club posing in front of the tank.Help Our Tanks Thrive

Currently, the Aquarium Club runs with very minimal funding, just enough to keep tanks going. 

If you want to see the growth of these beloved tanks, as well as new and exciting animals, please donate to the Aquarium Club.

All donations will support:

  • Feedingwater maintenance, and general care
  • New fish and invertebrates for the aquarium
  • Backup funds for replacing old filtration and heating equipment
  • Funding new tanks
  • Other miscellaneous needs

With every gift we receive, we are committed to providing the highest-quality care for our animals. We’re incredibly excited to bring improvements to our aquariums at NAU.

(left) Clownfish pair enjoying their cave structure; (right) A black long-spined sea urchin and a species of pencil urchin on live rock.Our Deepest Thanks

We, and the animals you help provide for, are very thankful for your time and consideration. Your support brings us one step closer to expanding our educational efforts and sharing the wonder of marine life with our campus and community. Thank you!

Levels
Choose a giving level

$5

Feed the Fish

Provides food for the fish!

$10

Macroalgaes

Provides funding to buy macroalgae, which are important for water quality and animal health.

$20

Corals

Provides funding to buy new corals and similar invertebrates for the aquarium.

$40

Supplements and Maintenance

Provides funding for health supplements and supplies for managing the aquarium (Salt, chemistry tests, glass cleaners, etc.)

$60

Fund New Fish

Provides funding to purchase new fish and invertebrates for the tank.

$80

Fund Equipment

Provide funding for new equipment and keeping our current equipment running well in our tank! (New filters, heaters, saltwater mixing station, etc.)

$100

Exotic Fish and Invertebrates

Provide funding for more exotic fish and invertebrates, which are more expensive.