Donations to a Worthy Cause?

Flipturn88 · 10-01-2006, 08:12 AM

Hello all,

I hope you're having a great weekend and start to the new month.

Recently, I found out that the Oceanography class at my high school (Norcross) has started up a saltwater tank to help educate the students on the preservation and care of marine life. However, they are struggling to survive off of a $200 budget, and needless to say, the 55g tank needs some help. At present, there is no (live) rock, no skimmer, no decent lights...I guess I should say what they do have: an in-tank filter, fake freshwater plants, and two damsels and a chromis. The students all sounded very knowledgeable about what they needed to run a successful tank, and all of them were very passionate about the process, but they are simply lacking the funds/resources to progress.

So, this is where we hopefully step in: I was wondering if anyone would have any extra supplies, equipment, livestock (mainly live rock!) you'd be willing to donate to this worthy cause. I told the teacher I would try to help the class via some connections, and the was absolutely thrilled. I am going to dig around and donate whatever I can, and if you think you have something(s) to offer, please email me at Flipturn88@yahoo.com

Also, I have given them info on Saltwater University, and I think they plan to get involved in the program--or at least participate.

Much thanks,
Kayla

Chmura · 10-01-2006, 01:00 PM

WE at Poseidon's Reef would be more than willing to help..... pls shoot me a pm and will get this moving....

ankur1113 · 10-01-2006, 02:08 PM

i have a skimmer(in sump) that can handle up to 220 (no pump) or i also have red sea prism(HOB) and i will have 48" coral-life in few days that i am willing to donate.

horsesziggy1 · 10-01-2006, 02:12 PM

i sent e-mail to you for live rock also have some snails and crabs in the same bucket you also can have

Kullas · 10-01-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chmura

WE at Poseidon's Reef would be more than willing to help..... pls shoot me a pm and will get this moving....

there ya go a local fish store willing to help. i gotta say i have only been there once (kinda a long drive for me) but i was very inpressed with the store. Thanks for keeping a top notch store

Flipturn88 · 10-02-2006, 05:17 AM

Thank you to everyone for your generous offers! I will be in touch with you soon.

kj_yoda · 10-02-2006, 03:27 PM

i will look to see what i have.

Flipturn88 · 10-03-2006, 05:04 PM

Thank you to all who have made such gracious offers. I have PMed/emailed you her email address, and I have given her a link to this thread. She is absolutely thrilled by all the generosity of the ARC.

Thanks again,
Kayla

Flipturn88 · 10-03-2006, 05:07 PM

Also, if anyone has any spare test kits (not expired), I think that would be another great donation, as water testing is very important--especially during the initial phases--and they don't have any at the moment except pH and a hydrometer for specific gravity.

Thanks again!

Kullas · 10-04-2006, 02:06 PM

Hmm i may have a test kit

Kullas · 10-05-2006, 02:20 PM

I can bring the stuff to the meeting will that be ok?

Flipturn88 · 10-06-2006, 10:16 PM

Ok, that works. Thanks!

thekid55 · 10-08-2006, 07:14 PM

wish northveiw had a tank

horsesziggy1 · 10-11-2006, 09:40 PM

I Would Still Like To Donate The Live Rock Could'nt Make The Meeting For Personal Reasons If Still In Need Let Me Now So I Can Get This To You Thanks Sal

Flipturn88 · 10-16-2006, 06:04 PM

To all who contributed: Ms. Bostick and her Oceanography class wanted me to tell pass on the word that they are very grateful for your generosity and support. It is thanks to hobbyists like you all that others can become better educated about the ocean and the beauty of saltwater husbandry.

Have a great week, and Happy Reefing!