Hi there! I was a regular here many years ago. I am no longer a turt mom but I loved this forum when I was.
We had moved away from my town a few years back. We just returned. Walking down the street, in the window of a Chinese take our place, I see a RES In a tiny bowl in the window. Struggling to break out. He wasn't tiny, ponbabyl five inches. Barely room to turn let alone awim. Inside the restaurant is a kid I see every day, sits there after school and now it seems most of the day watching tv. He's about 10. I asked him if it was his. And he proudly said yes. I told him a bit about what it needs and he looked more and more downtrodden. Disappointed he hadn't known, of course but this could be a chance to open a mind! Anyhoo. I don't see his folks buying him squat. I thought I'd see if anyone has old tanks/heaters/etc they aren't using. I'm on Long Island in NY. We lost everything in Sandy or I'd donate mine. Now my hubs is out of work (it's been a great few years...lol!) or I'd buy it all myself!
Anyone local and willing to part? I imagine the kid would be too happy to do the right thing, and the parents wouldn't mind a nice tank in the restaurant...?
Thoughts?
PS--excuse typos. My phone is cracked! Can't see the screen well!
Thanks!