Munchie1976
New member
Hello everyone.
It is with great dismay that we need to report that the Lutz Tank has been removed from the museum. Chris received a phone call about a week and a half ago that it either needed better maintenance or needed to be removed. The BOD voted to remove the tank.
The tank has been an object of discussion (usually heated discussions) for many years now. Because CTARS has never been able to maintain the tank on at least a weekly basis or install a tank that is pretty much maintenance free, the tank has, for the most part, been an embarrassment to the CTARS name.
As everyone is aware, Ron has been maintaining the tank since 2013 pretty much on his own. He used his own money for equipment and salt for some time and got to the tank when he could. However, only one person with two jobs, a child and planning a wedding can only do so much. When removing the tank came up, Ron was very disheartened to hear that we felt it best to take it out.
Last night after the meeting, the tank was removed. The Board thanks Emery & Jas and his son for staying late with Chris and I while we took on this project in the dark. Every piece of equipment and livestock was documented as the removal took place.
Originally the Lutz was going to place another donated animal in the location of the tank and we were going to auction the tank and equipment in the coming weeks. However, Kate personally came in to see Chris yesterday before the meeting after speaking with him for some time over the phone. They would still like the tank there but, a better setup with a tank that is more self maintained is needed/wanted.
We plan to attempt the re-install of the tank by the end of November. A number of donations will be needed in order to make this project work this time.
Right now, a new stand and hood is being made and the current equipment will be cleaned up and assessed if it can still be used. (for example: the skimmer in the tank was not working and when removed we found it was severely cracked)
Please contact Chris by telephone or email if you would like to help or would like to donate.
On a final note...please keep this thread clean of any really strong personal opinions/criticisms. We would like it to stay up and open
Again, emails and phone calls work best in this type of situation and we are all here to hear you out.
It is with great dismay that we need to report that the Lutz Tank has been removed from the museum. Chris received a phone call about a week and a half ago that it either needed better maintenance or needed to be removed. The BOD voted to remove the tank.
The tank has been an object of discussion (usually heated discussions) for many years now. Because CTARS has never been able to maintain the tank on at least a weekly basis or install a tank that is pretty much maintenance free, the tank has, for the most part, been an embarrassment to the CTARS name.
As everyone is aware, Ron has been maintaining the tank since 2013 pretty much on his own. He used his own money for equipment and salt for some time and got to the tank when he could. However, only one person with two jobs, a child and planning a wedding can only do so much. When removing the tank came up, Ron was very disheartened to hear that we felt it best to take it out.
Last night after the meeting, the tank was removed. The Board thanks Emery & Jas and his son for staying late with Chris and I while we took on this project in the dark. Every piece of equipment and livestock was documented as the removal took place.
Originally the Lutz was going to place another donated animal in the location of the tank and we were going to auction the tank and equipment in the coming weeks. However, Kate personally came in to see Chris yesterday before the meeting after speaking with him for some time over the phone. They would still like the tank there but, a better setup with a tank that is more self maintained is needed/wanted.
We plan to attempt the re-install of the tank by the end of November. A number of donations will be needed in order to make this project work this time.
Right now, a new stand and hood is being made and the current equipment will be cleaned up and assessed if it can still be used. (for example: the skimmer in the tank was not working and when removed we found it was severely cracked)
Please contact Chris by telephone or email if you would like to help or would like to donate.
On a final note...please keep this thread clean of any really strong personal opinions/criticisms. We would like it to stay up and open
Again, emails and phone calls work best in this type of situation and we are all here to hear you out.
