HUB Aquariums - University Park, PA
N 40° 47.865 W 077° 51.660
18T E 258636 N 4520244
There are two large aquariums in the lower level of the Hetzel Union Building, a gift from the class of 1999.
Waymark Code: WM1740C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2022
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The idea to include an aquarium in the HUB renovation project originated with the Penn State Marine Science Society and was supported by the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Engineering, and the Eberly College of Science. The Living Classroom consists of two aquariums that function as laboratories for teaching environmental science, biology, and chemistry to students. One aquarium is a 300-gallon saltwater tank for coral reef fish and the other is a 120-gallon freshwater tank for African lake fish. Not only is the Living Classroom used for educational purposes, it is a popular meeting place for students. The Eberly College of Science made a gift to support ongoing maintenance of the aquarium.
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Two students are charged with feeding the fish every day and testing the machinery. They use a mix of salt and water called “Instant Ocean” to keep the water at perfect Pacific Ocean conditions. A majority of the fish in the tank are found around Hawaii, so it’s imperative to maintain these conditions.