East Tennessee Childrens Hospital tank.

[sdillon030976]

Hi I just recently volunteered to take over the maintenance. I am not in business just love the look on kids faces when the see a bring heathly aquarium. I will post pictures of before and after. I am not complete with upgrading this tank I have alot of people and my LFS donating items and fish.

the first picture is before i touched it. The other is after a water change and adding a 2 bulb t-5 light. I charge the hospital nothing. Its all for the kids!

 

[cee]

I would love to help and have many years experience in the hobby. I also have equipment and frags I would gladly donate. Please contact me privately. Thanks.

Dave

 

[secretreefer]

man love the Christmas Spirit going around! bless ya cee!

 

[sdillon030976]

thank you Dave will let you know

 

[sdillon030976]

thanks secretreefer

 

[skinz78]

Very cool indeed, keep us updated with pic's and progress!

 

[sdillon030976]

Thanks Skinz

 

[sdillon030976]

I installed the sump that was on my personal 75 gallon tank yesterday. I really hated breaking down my tank but couldnt find a sump that would fit. I knew these kids need it more than i did! picture to come soon.

 

[Rob.D]

Just post anything you may need to help the tank.....more lighting, salt, ect......also you may want to post this in the East Tn reef club forum.

 

[redtop03]

what size is that tank,and what other equipment do you need ? I may have some extra stuff to help you with it

 

[sdillon030976]

i dont really need anything other than more light. I am going to buy a couple ballast and retro it to a 4 bulb t-5. it measures out 150-155 gallon.

 

[redtop03]

that's what I was thinking,it looks about like a 150g tall,about 48" wide and about 30" tall....what do you plan to stock it with,fish only or a reef ?

 

[sdillon030976]

full reef.

 

[redtop03]

very cool....will the 4 T5 bulbs be enough giving the depth of the tank,I know for softies it should be fine but for SPS it may be a bit under lit...if you're going for a softies reef,I can help some with stocking

 

[sdillon030976]

softies and a few easy lps
I have a lot of frags being donated I even have the fish donated. I have had the pleasure of meeting alot of very great people since i took on the project.

 

[sdillon030976]

I came out of my pocket for all water and additives, light, sump and power head. plus i do all the work. Hospital pays me nothing or has yet to have to buy anything! Thats the way i want to keep it.