Fish tank in college for mental health students

So today I checked in with Paul who got in contact with the itfs Facebook page.

Its a fine big tank that has not been maintained its a custom tank of about 400 plus litres its being filtered with a fluval 206 external filter that seems to be on the way out witch even when working properly isn't filtering the tank sufficiently.

Few plastic plants and stone substrate.

Paul had said their is a few students that have shown an intrest in it.

So I suggested changing the gravel to crushed coral and getting a few stones from the beach for hardscape.

Showed him some pictures of some tanganyikan cichlids frontosa brichardi Julie's etc.

So I was thinking of what ever species go's in the tank printing off some care guide sheets and some maintenance guides(I can print all them off in work)

Paul had said he was going to get in touch with the student union for some funding for the change 200 max 250.

Im asking all sponsors if they could donate some fish or equipment for this tank its really for a great cause the college does great work and Paul said the tank has a calming effect on the students so I would love to have it looking amazing for them.

Or if any forum members had fish they could donate or an external also.

The water in the tank feels cold there is a 50watt heater in the tank that obviously isn't heating sufficiently.

As I said it's for a great cause and I would love if the fish keeping community could band together and help out and not even need the potential money from the student union.

So if their is any sponsors that could help and also forum members it would be great.


I took a water sample that I'll test told Paul I would be in touch again over the next 2 days so hopefully some sponsors or members have got back with replys and can donate things.

In the mean time I might ring around to the sponsors now see what type of response I get.


If anyone wants to get in touch with me regarding the college tank pm me for my number or email address.

Hope we can get this tank looking fantastic for the students.


Regards
Craig

I've a 300w Fluval heater here you can have and if it's the tanganyikan route you are going down I have a good sized bag of shells here aswell.....i might have some decent sized stones down in the shed i can have a look for later too.

I have a broken foot at the minute though so they would have to be collected Craig ok

Ger

ger310 wrote:

I've a 300w Fluval heater here you can have and if it's the tanganyikan route you are going down I have a good sized bag of shells here aswell.....i might have some decent sized stones down in the shed i can have a look for later too.

I have a broken foot at the minute though so they would have to be collected Craig ok

Ger

Top man ger I'll be in touch with to arrange collection.


Thanks again


Regards
Craig

Fair play to you, Craig, I'll have a hunt through and see what I have for donation.
Bill

Hi Lads, haven't posted on here on a while but I have one of those All Pond Solutions external filters lying around if it is any help? Aquarium External Filter 1400 L/H 1400EF according to my email from a few years ago. It may need some new tubing on the intake as I had an external filter booster on it, but its yours if you want it, no worries if not. I live in Sandyford and work in Citywest if either of those are convenient.

PompeyBill wrote:

Hi Lads, haven't posted on here on a while but I have one of those All Pond Solutions external filters lying around if it is any help? Aquarium External Filter 1400 L/H 1400EF according to my email from a few years ago. It may need some new tubing on the intake as I had an external filter booster on it, but its yours if you want it, no worries if not. I live in Sandyford and work in Citywest if either of those are convenient.[/quote that would be great mate I'm living in loughlinstown so down the road from you

fishmad1234 wrote:

PompeyBill wrote:

Hi Lads, haven't posted on here on a while but I have one of those All Pond Solutions external filters lying around if it is any help? Aquarium External Filter 1400 L/H 1400EF according to my email from a few years ago. It may need some new tubing on the intake as I had an external filter booster on it, but its yours if you want it, no worries if not. I live in Sandyford and work in Citywest if either of those are convenient.

that would be great mate I'm living in loughlinstown so down the road from you

No worries. Let me make sure I have everything for it and I'll give a shout

Hi john , i dont have anything that i can give as i now have 8 tanks running but would gladly give a cash donation towards the purchase of needed equipment

I have a t5 lighting double bulb powerpack if ye need lighting mate also a 5 foot t8 double bar system

Up to my tonsils in work have been in constant contact with Paul.

I'll post an update later on this evening.


Regards
Craig

unfortunately my shift in work has changed i am on a 24/7 shift cycle


also my wife is back working full time so when im not on shift im looking after the kids the time constants are just to much to find the time needed to do this tank.

i havent been able to meet with people who generously donated anything for this cause im trying to meet bill for about 3 weeks to collect some fish off him.


this project is really for a great cause i really am frustrated i dont have the time required o this tank.

i hope someone can step in and replace me.

and just a note thank you so much to every one who donated i really have just been to busy to arrange pick ups.


regards
craig