grassi Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've found this post on Cl today. I wrote her to verify it wasn't a fake/scam kinda thing. She's real and she needs some help. I'm sure we all have some equipment we can donate. I will ask her to register on pnwmas.org and we can use this thread for donations. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/1974786930.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've found this post on Cl today. I wrote her to verify it wasn't a fake/scam kinda thing. She's real and she needs some help. I'm sure we all have some equipment we can donate. I will ask her to register on pnwmas.org and we can use this thread for donations. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/1974786930.html Posting has been flagged for removal - FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks Mark. Her reply seemed real, let's see. We can always delete this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hello everyone, Iam not a scammer. im heading out the door so this is going to be brief. here is my ad: Hello my name is Erica, I am a student at Mt.Hood community college and I am working on putting an aquaculture project together. I am a second year in the Fisheries program, and I am the youngest person to enroll in the program, and I hope to be the youngest person to graduate from the fisheries program. In order for me to graduate, I need to have a field project- or in my case, an aquaculture project. I am held back financially, and I could really use some help. Both of my parents have disabilities and are unable to work and contribute to my education. Federal Aid paid for my tuition and books, but everything else comes out of my pocket, my empty pocket. If anyone can spare tanks, plastic tubs, pumps, filters, PVC/tubing, or any other mics. aquarium supplies, I would be so grateful. The bigger the better- the more space I have the more accurate my data will be. My goal is to set up a small scale crayfish propagation project directed in the aspect for human consumption. I am young and ambitious, and confident in this project. I have all the information and will, but all I need now are the resources. I don't have much to trade. I have two desert king snakes, one male and one female that would come with their tanks and stand. I also have one wild "eye spot" severum that I think is male, that would do well in any 45 gal+ aquarium. When he reaches maturity, he will be one heck of a beautiful specimen. Please spread the word for me, I really need the help to further my education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Erica if you had the ability to attend the next club meeting (you don't have to be a memeber) I think you would find many people receptive to bringing items to filling out your needs list. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I agree if you can make it to a meeting I am sure people would be happy to help out. Please view the meeting and events forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That would be really cool- I'll look into the times. I would really love to post some pictures of me at the Mt. Hood CC fish hatchery but my laptops hard drive crashed a couple days ago. Just in time for school that started last week, lol. I reposted my CL ad under "wanted" insted of "general". Hopefully that will do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Erica, Welcome to the club. I do have one question tho. If you are going to do a small scale crayfish project do you have to keep the water cold or will room temperature water work? Just curious. I have a 29 gallon tank that I can give you and I can look around as I may have an extra pump or 2 around. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I also have totes of pvc parts that I am sure we can put some stuff together for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 That would help so, so much! Please PM me so I can get your location. The water temperature would not have to be altered. My basement stays about 70 degrees all year, perfect for mud bugs. I wouldn't be harvesting them from the wild, so I wouldn't have to drop the temps. I am probably going to have to order crayfish from one of the southern states like texas or louisiana from an offical farm. Thank you so much for your generosity! Erica, Welcome to the club. I do have one question tho. If you are going to do a small scale crayfish project do you have to keep the water cold or will room temperature water work? Just curious. I have a 29 gallon tank that I can give you and I can look around as I may have an extra pump or 2 around. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 PM sent with my contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Shame you missed the meeting at Barelycuda's clownhouse! But seems you are gonna go there, so be prepared to see a lot of clowns. I have some spare used plumbing (maybe a bucket plenty of it), the water station I told you about and a pump (a gen-x 30 or 40 I don't remember). C'mon guys.. I know you have used stuff you don't need anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Why not get them from one of the local lakes or streams? I have a trap or two I could loan you to use to catch them. Just throw a can of catfood in each and toss them in for 12 hours or so. We pulled in about 50 earlier this summer at Timothy Lake and we only had the traps in for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I was just doing some more research- Apparently I can buy live crayfish from the pacific seafood market on powell that are harvested from lake billy chinook. Rick- your right. I originally wanted to take juv. signal crayfish (general pacific native) from the wild and do diet study on them. My problem with that is one- I would have to have a scientific take permit for live transport and for the research afterwards. I can buy the same fish legally at the pacific seafood market, but they can't gaurantee the size the get each shipment. If I get adult crayfish, they wont grow as much in a short period of time, thus unaccurate data. If I could, I would drop my own two crayfish traps overnight somewhere and keep all the specimens of my choosing, and claim that I bought them from a local live seller. The problem with that is the season for crayfishing is coming to an end- all the bugs are burrowing down for winter. They can still be caught, but I simply wouldn't be able to catch what I need. I would only make one trip sence I would be having another student drive me on a favor, and the gas and time is too much. I wish I could, but I don't have the resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Erica- if you can make a list of the things you might need I'll look around and see what I can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrcrain Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Ive got a couple Koralia 750 powerheads I dont need since I got the Vortech's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey michael, thanks for the interest. In general, I need tanks or large plastic tubs. I need floor space over height for the crayfish. I also need pumps, Filters and/or filter acc. or parts, plumbing, and maybe a water cooler. I basicaly need everything, and everyones small contributions will make such a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Ive got a couple Koralia 750 powerheads I dont need since I got the Vortech's. That would be great! PM with contact information :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 not to mention Timothy lake(among most cascade lakes) is cold....brrrrr. Freshwater inverts are super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 So you need more like kiddy pools than aquariums? What kind of filtration do you need? I'm guessing that water movement isnt a big factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Oh and I live across the street from MtHCC, I doint have much to offer unless you could use a kiddy pool but I can offer my time to help ya set it up if you too are close to the collage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I was just doing some more research- Apparently I can buy live crayfish from the pacific seafood market on powell that are harvested from lake billy chinook. Rick- your right. I originally wanted to take juv. signal crayfish (general pacific native) from the wild and do diet study on them. My problem with that is one- I would have to have a scientific take permit for live transport and for the research afterwards. I can buy the same fish legally at the pacific seafood market, but they can't gaurantee the size the get each shipment. If I get adult crayfish, they wont grow as much in a short period of time, thus unaccurate data. If I could, I would drop my own two crayfish traps overnight somewhere and keep all the specimens of my choosing, and claim that I bought them from a local live seller. The problem with that is the season for crayfishing is coming to an end- all the bugs are burrowing down for winter. They can still be caught, but I simply wouldn't be able to catch what I need. I would only make one trip sence I would be having another student drive me on a favor, and the gas and time is too much. I wish I could, but I don't have the resources. Why is the scientific take permit needed? Oregon allows anyone year round to catch 100 crayfish per day and have 200 in posession. No license required. Perhaps there is something I missed regarding scientific research though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 not to mention Timothy lake(among most cascade lakes) is cold....brrrrr. Freshwater inverts are super cool. Almost every lake or stream in the area has crayfish in it. (Johnson Creek, Eagle Creek, Clackamas River, Sandy River, etc., etc., etc.) I only mentioned Timothy Lake because that is where I was earlier in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Why is the scientific take permit needed? Oregon allows anyone year round to catch 100 crayfish per day and have 200 in posession. No license required. Perhaps there is something I missed regarding scientific research though. My thoughts exactely; Don't ask...Don't tell. Good luck even finding fish and game enforcing the laws or a State trooper for that matter-oops here I go again. Ever been to Bonneville Dam and watch the poachers I mean the fisherman-(flame) I'll follow the thread to see what all is left after those that have chimed in donate up,, I am sure to have a pump or two laying around if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Basically, yes. I have two kiddie pools that ive considered using, but the land lord doesn't like that idea. I need to be able to have stable tanks that I know that they won't bust and poor over 50 gallons of water onto my finished basement floor. So you need more like kiddy pools than aquariums? What kind of filtration do you need? I'm guessing that water movement isnt a big factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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