fishmanmike01 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello everybody, I am writing this thread at the request of my employer.A few weeks ago I was approched by my employer for help with getting a tank set up for a local kid that was accidentally shot in the neck and is now a quadrapallegic. His name is Jesse Mclaughlin,Here is a link to his story: http://http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyemerald.com%2Fnews%2F2007%2F10%2F17%2FNews%2FStudent.Shot.By.Hunter.While.Out.Paintballing-3037622.shtml&ei=XAYFSrPpK6estAPbr53YAQ&usg=AFQjCNFxSM2Ux_gbzt329H8rB6uthihAxw My employer is a friend of the family and came to me because he knows of my addiction of saltwater and also of my affiliation with this club and this great community of people. His initial request was to see what i could get donated, however im not real comfortable doing that so instead I am asking for any Ideas or resources that you may have to make this a reality for this family. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Link not working. Maybe one of the "teacher tanks" that Bob is storing, and some use equipment... If it gets going, I may be able to give some inexpensive starter corals. Maybe more once I read the story and get all emotional over it. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogirls Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hey, it is not much but, I have a 14 gallon biocube with no hood I will donate. Also will donate some coral when it gets going. Maybe someone has some lights that will work on that tank. Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hey Mike I just broke down my 55 to make room for my new 90. It is a non-drilled 55 gal. AGA. It includes a black pine stand, Eshopps overflow, a drilled Megaflow model 1 sump w/bio balls. It was connected to a drilled 10 gal tank which I used as a refugium. I will include the 10 gal tank and associated bulkheads and all of the plumbing. The only thing it would need is a skimmer and lighting. If you think you could use this, you can have it. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Cant seem to get the link to work, just google the name it should be the first one. Thank you to those who responded, I will run the information by him on monday and should know something soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I would donate a coral or 2 for that kid. Sad story. For those who can't get link to work just google the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 It is a great idea. It should be big enought to be stable. Large enough to keep interest and extremely low maintenance. Maybe your employer could "donate" a nice system and wright it off some how. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 could buy a raffle ticket for The Fish Tank People's 55g and if you win use that. That might be cheapest method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 could buy a raffle ticket for The Fish Tank People's 55g and if you win use that. That might be cheapest method. That is a good idea Eric I will look into that. It is a great idea. It should be big enought to be stable. Large enough to keep interest and extremely low maintenance. Maybe your employer could "donate" a nice system and wright it off some how. Keep us posted. That is the Idea Blane. They are talking about doing something in-wall so he can view it from his bedroom and also living room.As for the maintenance I am being told the care givers are going to maintain the tank. With some help from mysielf of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Mike, I have a tank(25 gallon), stand and light (power compact) I could donate. I will even donate some liverock to get it started. PM me and we can chat about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Just giving an update, I had a meeting with the boss and discussed all of the offers and information from those of you who had something to offer.In the end he decided he really wanted to do something larger.His words were (you know like 10 feet long).After telling him I did not see that as realistic he asked me to give him a proposal of sorts of what I could build with a budget of $5,000. I thought it would be intresting to see how different people would build a tank with that budget so feel free chime in with your "version". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hello everybody, I am writing this thread at the request of my employer.A few weeks ago I was approched by my employer for help with getting a tank set up for a local kid that was accidentally shot in the neck and is now a quadrapallegic. His name is Jesse Mclaughlin,Here is a link to his story: http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/storage/paper859/news/2007/10/17/News/Student.Shot.By.Hunter.While.Out.Paintballing-3037622.shtml My employer is a friend of the family and came to me because he knows of my addiction of saltwater and also of my affiliation with this club and this great community of people. His initial request was to see what i could get donated, however im not real comfortable doing that so instead I am asking for any Ideas or resources that you may have to make this a reality for this family. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Link working now. An extra "http://" was on the URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Maybe an AP24 with a 150w sunpod. They are like $5-600, then filling with rock, and salt and a few critters would round out the tank. Bobs generous offer of a 25g tank is awesome. That would cut expenses down, and then the money could be used for livestock. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Mike - I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I have also a 100 gallon truvue that was given to me that I would love to donate. It is going to need some work. I also have a 40 gallon sump and a beatup oak stand and canopy. I am willing to donate all of this to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I've got a skimmer with pump that would work on anything up to 180 gallons that I'd be willing to donate. DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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