Setting UP A Tank At My School!!!

[Baby Ray]

Hello everyone!!!
If you don't know me already my name is Judson Faulconer and I am 14. I was elected as the co-president of the student body for my 8th grade year and my big project is to set up a tank at my school. It is going to be a 20 long with softies and some LPS. I will also have a couple of fish and inverts. I just want to share this build with everyone in the Reef2Reef community so here it goes.

Here is my list of what I have and what I am missing-

Light- Donated!!

Return pump- Donated!!

20 long drilled- Donated!!

10 gallon sump- Donated!! (I am only using one baffle as a bubble trap)

Plumbing and etc- Donated!!

Automatic feeder-Donated!!!
(Don't have a pic)

Skimmer-Need it

Powerhead- need it

Heater-need it

ATO- need it

I hope you enjoy this build!!

 

[kaydubya]

Looks like you are off to a good start, good luck with your project.

 

[Baby Ray]

Looks like you are off to a good start, good luck with your project.

Thank you!!

 

[jsker]

Good job with raising the funds and putting this project together.

 

[Baby Ray]

Good job with raising the funds and putting this project together.

I haven't actually raised any money!! Everything was donated by LFS's.

 

[Baby Ray]

The stand isn't finished but it is getting they. We will probably finish tomorrow and I will post pics

 

[Baby Ray]

We are going to paint the back of the tank black. Would you recommend any type of paint or will spray paint work?
Thanks!!

 

[jsker]

I haven't actually raised any money!! Everything was donated by LFS's.

Even betterr

 

[Baby Ray]

Even betterr

Yes, my LFS's have been very helpful and generous

 

[Baby Ray]

Almost done with the stand!! I am going to hit it with some tongue oil and add a couple other modifications. I'll post some pics.

 

[Baby Ray]

 

[DeniseAndy]

Way to go! I have been trying to work with schools in our area to set up tanks too. I think it is wonderful you are heading and supporting this project. Way to go!!!! We need more passionate and driven kids like you to make this world better.

 

[Baby Ray]

Way to go! I have been trying to work with schools in our area to set up tanks too. I think it is wonderful you are heading and supporting this project. Way to go!!!! We need more passionate and driven kids like you to make this world better.

Thank you for your support!! I might also help set up a tank at a local high school! Again, thank you!!

 

[Bdog4u2]

Set up a go fund me page I'm sure lots members here would pitch in a little

 

[Baby Ray]

Set up a go fund me page I'm sure lots members here would pitch in a little

Thanks for the advice!! I might just do that

 

[Baby Ray]

I got pictures of the automatic feeder!!

Also got some flake food.

What do you guys think of this skimmer? It seems to work well. I have never heard of this brand but I got it for free and beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Baby Ray]

We are going to try to plumb the tank tomorrow and put fresh water in it to check for leaks!!

 

[Baby Ray]

If this skimmer works out, all I will need is a powerhead, heater, and ATO!!!

 

[jsker]

The stand turn out well.

 

[Baby Ray]

The stand turn out well.

Thank you!! It is made completely out of scrap wood that didn't cost me a dime!!