reef tank for Elementary school

[Lordhelmet]

Hi, my name is Chris Buchanan. I have had the opportunity the last 2 years to lend nano reef tanks to the classrooms of 2 of my children and will be lending the nano reef again. This summer a hobbyist donated a beautiful used 120 gallon tank for the purpose of a tank to be donated to a school. Los Paseos Elementary School, the school in my neighborhood, has some room in their library and would love to have the opportunity to have a reef tank.

The tank, 36"T-5 lighting, 40 lbs live rock, & salt water have been donated and the service will be performed by me. To set up the tank we will need some more donations of new or used items, some items may seem overkill for a free tank but will aid in the stability of the tank, especially during time when the campus is closed for breaks.

We are looking for the following items:
Sump that is appropriate for a 120 gallon or any similar sized Fish Tank
Return pump
Auto top off
40 "“ 50lbs live rock
Sand
Powerheads
Doser for Calc and Alk, ect.
Autofeeder
Livestock(fish, coral, inverts)
Media Reactor
Any other upgrades or equipment that you think may make this tank successful (ie: better lighting)

If desired, can provide donation information from the school for tax purposes.


Thank you for your generosity.

Chris Buchanan

 

[Lordhelmet]

I haven't gotten much inresponse to this thread so I'll post one more time. I'm not looking for much, if anyone has any old equipment gathering dust that or unwanted livestock it would be greatly appriciated.

Verious updates about the tank will be posted.

Thank you

 

[Psionicdragon]

How urgent? I need to clean out my garage soon and I probably have a to. Of stuff

 

[tmantaylor18]

I have some sand and a feeder I can donate. My little brother just graduated from there last year!

 

[Lordhelmet]

Thank you for everyone who has donated, people have been to kind. I'm setting up the tank this weekend.

One thing, I've received a 36 in 6 bulb t-5 fixture for the tank, it only has 6000kelvin bulbs in it, if anyone has any used 36 in t5 bulbs laying around that they'd be willing to let go is appreciate it.

Thanks

Chris

 

[marioensf]

Chris, I have a Tek 8bulb, needs some ballast work and the T5 sockets but the good news is I have some spare ballasts and sockets, is just a matter of putting it together.
I also have bulbs for it, old but they should do to start the tank. I have the float switches for the ATO as well, the proper ones with the mono plug.

 

[WLachnit]

Thank you for everyone who has donated, people have been to kind. I'm setting up the tank this weekend.

One thing, I've received a 36 in 6 bulb t-5 fixture for the tank, it only has 6000kelvin bulbs in it, if anyone has any used 36 in t5 bulbs laying around that they'd be willing to let go is appreciate it.

Thanks

Chris

Chris,
I may have some lightly used 36" T5 actinic bulbs. I'm a bit far from you in Pleasanton though. Let me know

 

[gentledental4u]

i have some 36 inch bulbs if you need

 

[Redcar802]

If your going to do corals I'm willing to donate

 

[Lordhelmet]

The Tank has been set up!!!!!!!! thanks again to everyone who has donated equipment for this wonderful tank build. The tank has had water in it for a week now (the live rock cured for months) and everything is looking great. Now come the fun part of filling it with livestock. I wanted to see if there was anyone who had anything in their tank, fish or coral, that they would be happy to donate. I will be at the BAR frag swap tomorrow and can pick up anything that anyone brings. Thank you for your support in creating this wonderful tank for the children in my neighborhood.

Chris Buchanan