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UPDATE:
I have been in contact with another generous member that is willing to donate a 120gal reef ready tank. The diminsions are 4x2x2. We have the tank in possession so we won't have another flaker
. Ideally the 75gal tank mentioned previously would of worked perfectly but the guys not responding to my pms. Currently have a GoFundMe page to help fund the rest of the tank and also the up keep. I have a guy that will volunteer to over look the tank once a month on his own time . $2500 is a bit much but this should cover expenses for the upkeep. $400 of the $2500 will be allocated for stand and canopy. The rest of the 2100 will go towards, powerhead, rocks, plumbing, substrate , sump, protein skimmer. And if the funds are enough a simple RODI system would help tremondously Also all the donations mentioned below will also be used in this set up.
https://www.gofundme.com/TheHubHoustonProject
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Hey Guys, I apologize for the lack of updates!! Has been a crazy month and half! I didn't forget about this project. I will be picking up tank next Tuesday and may deliver same day or the following.
Will be picking up and washing rocks today.
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Will be picking up and washing rocks today.
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Thanks Chris for your offer!! Very much appreciated!!
Tank comes with tank ,stand and canopy
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We have picked up the tank and will start setting up tomorrow!! We still need a few things like test kits , salt
That's all I can think of so far!!
Thank you everyone for being so generous !! Will update as we go!!
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That's all I can think of so far!!
Thank you everyone for being so generous !! Will update as we go!!
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Tank just dropped off will setup tomorrow!!
All props to David Rains at Urban Aquatic for setting up the tank and also his client kindly donated the tank.
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All props to David Rains at Urban Aquatic for setting up the tank and also his client kindly donated the tank.
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PSXerholic
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Looks awesome !!!!!
Awesome job guys!
-Andre
Awesome job guys!
-Andre
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Cleaning rocks early in the morning getting ready for setup this morning!!
FJW and Andre have graciously agreed to donate livestock and corals. The tank is pretty big and if anyon has any pest free coral please pm me or post here. We are hoping to have tank up to show next Monday. Sorry if this sounded demanding. I'm ecstatic about this project but at same time stressed. Want everything to run smoothly for the kids and not have any worries for them!
I will keep the updates coming
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FJW and Andre have graciously agreed to donate livestock and corals. The tank is pretty big and if anyon has any pest free coral please pm me or post here. We are hoping to have tank up to show next Monday. Sorry if this sounded demanding. I'm ecstatic about this project but at same time stressed. Want everything to run smoothly for the kids and not have any worries for them!
I will keep the updates coming
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Today was a fun filled day hanging out with the kiddos and setting up the tank. Well David did most of the work I just supervised and played with the kids . This hole project has widen my respect for these kids even though they have disabilities they don't ever let that hold them back. These kids are truly inspirational. If you ever get the chance to volunteer you would see what I see. I am truly blessed from all the support from Marsh and community. Without the support I wouldn't be here updating.
So here are the plans for next week what I have so far. Is adding fish next week. Tank needs to go through a full cycle before we add any coral.
I am also accepting donations through PayPal to help pay for Coral, test kits.
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If you donate $50 the kids at The Hub will choose the coral of there choice and once that is chosen I will list out the donors and what coral is chosen !! This will be fun for all of us!!
I can provide receipts .
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So here are the plans for next week what I have so far. Is adding fish next week. Tank needs to go through a full cycle before we add any coral.
I am also accepting donations through PayPal to help pay for Coral, test kits.
Example:
If you donate $50 the kids at The Hub will choose the coral of there choice and once that is chosen I will list out the donors and what coral is chosen !! This will be fun for all of us!!
I can provide receipts .
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Clownfish Chris
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What else is needed at this point? Is there any equipment that is needed? Salt? What test kits?
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Coral to add in tank.
We used Fritz RPM . As for equipment the only thing needed is lights . Test kits anything except API. Will be showing the kids how to properly test .
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PSXerholic
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Great Job John !!!
I will have the Corals ready for you guys when cycling is completed ;-)
-Andre
I will have the Corals ready for you guys when cycling is completed ;-)
-Andre
Looking good!!! My only thing is I don't think a garbage bag is proper protective equipment!!!LOLCleaning rocks early in the morning getting ready for setup this morning!!
FJW and Andre have graciously agreed to donate livestock and corals. The tank is pretty big and if anyon has any pest free coral please pm me or post here. We are hoping to have tank up to show next Monday. Sorry if this sounded demanding. I'm ecstatic about this project but at same time stressed. Want everything to run smoothly for the kids and not have any worries for them!
I will keep the updates coming
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I am going collecting tomorrow night do you want me to keep anything for yall?
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Lol keeping his feet dry . What would you recommend for a beginner tank. ?
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Gotta stay dry I usually cut a whole in the bottom and put it over my head!!
Some porcelain crabs, peppermint shrimp,molly miller blenny,nems,naked goby, darter goby,maybe a skillet fish depending on crustaceans, maybe a pistol shrimp depending on the rock work and substrate.
Some porcelain crabs, peppermint shrimp,molly miller blenny,nems,naked goby, darter goby,maybe a skillet fish depending on crustaceans, maybe a pistol shrimp depending on the rock work and substrate.
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Hey Chris, there is 80lbs of sand. It's a perfect amount and as for the rock work plenty of hiding spots .
Porcelain crabs,nems, pistol shrimp. Depending on what type of crustaceans. But those would definitely cool.
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