David Ketchum

• Food preparation; Feeding and caring for marine life
• Diving to feed, monitor, and clean tank
• Performed general aquarium maintenance tasks: water changes, salt mixing, sand filter backwashing, protein skimmer cleaning, filter sock washing and replacing.
• Perform water testing and reporting each shift.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly maintenance tasks as necessary
• Liaison with appropriate Scheels team as necessary
• Maintained clean and organized Life Support rooms

I solely managed the new 2000 gallon reef aquarium in conjunction with my hotel role.

• Ordered all aquarium supplies
• Maintained aquarium and life support room and all filtration systems (Floss, Paper Filters, skimmer, bio materials)
• Performed weekly water changes and RO/DI tank fills
• Prepared and conducted all feedings
• Created a log for water chemistry
• Created a manual for basic aquarium daily/weekly needs
• Conducted all fish and invertebrate acclimation
• Pest and disease management