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    Talking Planted Tank Setup @ Children Home

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    Dear all,

    I知 planning to setup an aquarium at Melrose Children Aids Society along Clementi Road. This home is cater to those kid whom parent cannot take care of them. They池e sent in by either parent themselves or some government agency. As I知 still trying to contact the person in charge, I cannot 100% sure if they will be willing to welcome this idea. If they don稚 then I値l look for some other.

    I値l be designing, setting up and maintaining the tank in the long run. Anyway, below are the items I hope to collect:

    Stage 1:
    • Tank (preferably a 3 feet tank)
    • Cabinet (better to get one so that I can fix a lock to prevent disaster)
    • Aquarium light (very much depend on what tank size I can collect. Will update again)
    • External Canister Filter
    • Sand Substrate
    • Fertiliser (not required if I can get either ADA or GEX soil )
    • An aquarium fan (if there is any)

    As for those items such as driftwood or rocks or even plants, I値l get it when the stage 1 collection is almost completed. Do note that I知 NOT collecting any $$ as they are pretty sensitive. But if you have none and hope to contribute then maybe you can buy some small items. For those who are willing to contribute for time and energy, do contact me by either pm or post in this thread. Do remember to leave your contact too.

    If you have any question regarding this project, do ask me so that I can address them. Lastly, I値l like to thank the moderators (Vinz especially) for allowing me to start a thread here. Will look forward to more discussion!!!

    Thanks guys!
    A poor man is not someone without a penny, it's someone without a Dream...

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    i have approximately 60kg of lapis sand mixed with jbl base fert.

    if you need just pm me, i'll give it for free, provided its not sold by then

    cheers

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    Hey SFK, thanks man. Will update you about it.
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    Hi DxLin,

    I am from GreenChapter and also located at clementi.

    Its a little late you posted as I just dumped a couple of tanks last week.

    - I have some unused 3ft lights and,
    - Enough (used, washed) ADA amzonia soil for you to set up a 3ft tank.
    - I also have spare bubble counter, surface skimmer, and check valve.
    - I should have a old fan too, have to check if it works.
    - I can also give you sponsored FERKA products if you want to use them for the set up, like Aquabase, aquatilizer/aquashade and balancek.
    Last edited by lorba; 9th Jul 2008 at 06:19.
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    Hi Lorba, thanks for your information. Appreciate it man. I've taken down the items you wish to donate and will contact you soon if i really can find a tank plus (hopefully) a cabinet. Thanks again!
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    If you need the Dorphine 500 external canister, pm me
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    Also a tap of Taiwanese moss
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    Hey Delwin, thanks for your kind donation man. Will take note of that!

    Anyway just to update everyone, i've called the Melrose Home and spoke to the lady in charge. But she cannot make the decision as the proposal s currently under review by the management. She also told me that they will revert back to me latest by friday so i guess meanwhile will have to collect as much as we can!
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    Hey People, just to update on the equipment under the Stage 1. Below are the items required:

    Stage 1:
    • Tank (might be getting a 4 feet, TBC)
    • Cabinet (together with the tank)
    • Aquarium light (Will need a 4 feet or 2 x 2 feet if the tank is confirm)
    I'll update you guys on the latest news from Melrose as well as the 4 feet tank. For those who are willing to donate the stuff, thanks again!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DxLin View Post
    Hey Delwin, thanks for your kind donation man. Will take note of that!

    Anyway just to update everyone, i've called the Melrose Home and spoke to the lady in charge. But she cannot make the decision as the proposal s currently under review by the management. She also told me that they will revert back to me latest by friday so i guess meanwhile will have to collect as much as we can!
    No problem, just update me on friday
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    I've got two 3ft tanks if you want. call 98627310 if you're in need.

    Note: One of them had a hood, might be useful for keeping the little ones out of the tank.

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    Re:4ft w/cabinet to contribute from my earlier reply/post.
    http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=42576

    Sure, right now pending for owner reply,he did mention 4ft w/cabinet(haven't seen yet)condition so-so only.hope the children r happy with it. Actually i myself wanted to have 1 too but no transport and i feel happy if i can do something for the children.Prority given to the children first,hope can cheer them up.Hope i can get another set for myself in the future cos i running out of tank space,probably 3tier 3ft or 2ft.Any surplus from de project can be given to me, if guys don't mind.

    will let all know immediately once i got reply,so that those who can help can prepare.

    Alright,cheers i got the tank reserved,now wait for collection timing.

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    Last edited by Goodfish : Yesterday at 01:45 PM.

    Hi Dr.pls pm your contact tank already reserved.

    Anyone have / can contact our Dr, need fast reply for tank collection before it's gone.

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    Hey Goodfish, so now we're waiting for the donor to give us the time and date of delivery?

    By the way, i've called the Melrose Home this afternoon. But the lady told me that the in-charge was supposed to contact me but guess she was busy and the proposal slipped her mind. I've already told her that i'm willing to go visit them so that i can cear their doubts. So now we can only wait again.
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    i got a 2 or 3 liter co2 tank i can donate together with new diffusor etc. I may also donate my solenoid valve as well as soon as i can afford to buy another one. Let me get the tank filled up to make sure it's full when i give it.

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    Hey SithSpawn,

    Thanks for your kind initiative.

    However, i hope to inform all that Melrose has decided to reject the proposal to place a fish aquarium in the home. They did not specified for reason but i can understand their situation. Anyway, i'll be looking for a new home to set up the planted tank. Meanwhile if any of you have a suggestion then do let us know.

    Thanks all for the kind donation!!!
    A poor man is not someone without a penny, it's someone without a Dream...

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    Oh, i had already promised to collect on tuesday(quite some effort to arrange/secure this set)thinking i would be able to cheer up the children.I do need a few more tanks but couldn't house this set(too big)and i have no transport.
    Dr,have u got any other place in mind to do the charity?I can only hold till sunday,then i think will have to sell it away.any suggest?

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    Let me know if you find a place to set up a plant tank, for transportation, no problem, i drive a van able to ferry whatever things that fix in
    If bros here worried of transportation of tanks, just pm me
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    How strange.. i wonder what their concerns were. On a side note, i'd imagine any of the nature reserve's visitors centers would'nt mind having a native biotope set up.

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    I would think the expected increase in utilities may be one of their concerns

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