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  1. seaworldjj

    seaworldjj Plankton

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    Hey all!!

    So I have a tank with a couple of southern rays, they have been with me for a few years now (all happy and healthy :)). Unfortunately they have just exceeded the tank space I have available for them and I am hoping for advice on what organizations are likely to adopt them? If anyone has had any experience with donating to aquariums or science centers please let me know.

    Thanks so much!
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Ya know, I've had no experience with that yet,

    But i was seriously considering DONATING my wonderful, healthy
    Royal Blue Tang to our zoo soon.

    I'm hoping they would take it and give my a receipt, that I can deduct for my taxes!!

    Luckily, he's still doing well, but even in my 125g, my now 7+ inch long Blue Tang is starting to need a new home.

    Or, I'll put him up on CL, I'd want at least $100+ even on CL

    So, you may try that angle- the zoo or a local aquarium
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Try local community colleges that offer Marine Biological courses or have their own aquarium systems.

    Most public aquariums will not take over grown tank inhabitants such as fish and rays.

    Good luck
     
  5. Will Young

    Will Young Plankton

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    It's funy they get big like we wanted them too and then no one wants them