New Class at Boone High

Hi Folks! I was asked some clarifying questions regarding what I need. So, here are the answers /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif


Power heads


1 small (korilla 2-3)


2 Med (3-4)


4 large for 200 gallon tanks


Heaters


2 300 watt 2 smaller ones Any length


400 pounds of rock


200 pounds special grade reef sand and-or crushed coral.


As much DI resin as possible.


Carbon and sediment filters. This will be an ongoing need.


Skimmers


Somethng like Reef Octopus NWB200 8” Pinwheel In Sump Protein Skimmer or bigger.


Also need carbon and GFO and a dual reactor or 2 single reactors.


A refractometer.


We will take used stuff especially donated equipment, but can buy if the price is right./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Awesome you guys!!! That leaves the biggest issues of getting lights for one tank and protein skimmers for the two! Fantastic!!! I am sure that there are a couple of other things that could be used, but, those are my major focuses right now. I do know I could use some gravel cleaners, food, things like that. I don't know if I actually mentioned this before. It seems that I'm getting so much from you guys and other avenues that it appears I started with nothing. I want to clarify something if it will ease some minds. I did have enough in my budget to start my class with a 10 gallon and a 30 gallon tank. This kind of exploded when I came here and asked for donations because you people are so amazing! Plus, Central Campus donated to very large tanks and that, of course, increased my needs/wants list and very much decreased what I had available in my budget! So, I say all of this to say thank you, again, for everything you've done. From the help, advice, materials, and a couple of cash donations so far, I'm thoroughly in awe of what's been done by this group and I cannot thank you guys enough. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Awesome! I live in Ames. Just let me know when you are coming through! Thanks!!

 

Sponge, you are tha best cheerleader! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/hehe.gif

 

YAY! I just got an email that we have received two financial donations. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif Thanks, folks!

 

Hi! I was asked to list specifically what I have received from folks. The list of things received vs. things offered is quite different. So far, I have spent around $2,000 purchasing supplies. I have also received the following:


Air, Water, & Ice = 75 gpd RO/DI Unit


Central Campus = 180 gallon tank with stand, 225 gallon tank with stand, lights, and hood


Nik, Rocketmann, Danmgray = cash amounting to $175.00 (in school fund)


Nik = Plumbing for tanks and TIME!


That is all I have actually received so far.


I have had the following things offered by the following people. Please understand that I am just listing what has been offered as a way to keep track, NOT to put pressure on anyone. I'm NOT listing those who offered a financial contribution. I am very aware that things happen and not all plans come to fruition. If I list someone who has had a change of situation or heart for items you mentioned, please, PLEASE message me and let me know. I will not be offended or upset. I'm just trying to keep a focused list together so we can see where needs can be met. Thanks!


Softie = Dry rock


Thinktank = Dry rock, Sally Lightfoot crab


Turbo = Algae Scrubber, cheap live rock


Marcus = Shrimp hatchery, 40 gallon high, possibly a breeding pair of clowns


Lee = VHO retro lights, 175W Halides, 20 gallon frag tank


Woo's = box of corals


Tickyty = Filters for the 30 gallon


Jazzybio = starters, nanno, rotifers, live brine


Ctrenary = Dry rock, sand


Sponge = Heaters, Time & Temp, Mag float, pump, ph/EC/TDS meter, Test kits, Pinpoint salinity monitor, live sand and seed rock, books


Nik = Mag 12, Internal pump, 10 gallons of substrate, Test kits, nets


Feel free to let me know if you think I've missed anything. I went through every PM and post on this thread to make sure I had everything written down right before I posted. I hope I've not missed anyone or anything. I'd not do that, intentionally. Thanks, everyone for the help you've given and offered! You've been great!

 

/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/shocked.gif sad news regarding the crab. I know things happen, though. I appreciate the offer! I can probably pick up the rock some time in the next couple of weeks. Weekends or evenings will be best after next week because I'm doing a research project at ISU starting July 8th.

 

YAY! Thanks to a GENEROUS donation from Sponge, I will have my 30 gallon tank with some awesome donated LED lights from another source to set up as a frag tank and her 30 gallon bow front tank to use as QT! SWEET! Check out my other post on the vision I have for the class and let me know what you think! It's in another forum- Off Topic, I think, /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

I forgot to mention. I have someone willing to pick up donations in the Des Moines, Newton, and Grinnell areas. I live in Ames and teach in Boone, so, I can pick up anything in those areas. I could use a couple of large storage (tanks?) for fresh and salt water, if anyone has one cheap or free. Thanks!