**** C.A.S.T. Program ****

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Conservation
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CAST your net out and open a space for a rare species!!

Everything will be tracked and documented right here on USA Fishbox.

The CAST program was invinted by me on 4-2-11. I was thinking about getting a program started for some time. At first I did not know where to really go with the program but I really wanted to make sure the goal was all about conservation and helping these rare species of fish that are in the hobby. I have read in to other programs like C.A.R.E.S. and also one that HCCC started to keep these rare species of fish going strong. I have made a bunch of my own ideas with a little mixing of others and I think I have created another monster!!

The only requirements to get involved in this program is be a member of USA Fishbox, have space for a rare species and sign a letter of aggrement on the rules and requiremnts in the program.

Rules and requrements are simple.

-You must agree that NONE of the fry will ever be sold unless it's a donation going back in to the program.

-You must agree that NONE of the parents/breeders will ever be sold.

-Everything will be documented on USA Fishbox, so you must have a way of taking pictures and must give feedback weekly to bi weekly updates on everything.

-You must agree that these fish are actually NOT YOURS. They are owned by the CAST program. YOU are only caring for them.

-If you fail to meet the requirements at anytime you will be removed from the program and fish will go to someone else. IF YOU SELL FISH behind the programs back you will be banned, removed and forever knows as a fraud! Very sincear about what the program is about.


If you want to get involved contact me ASAP.

I am looking to get people involed. I would like to see this expand in the North Texas and surrounding areas. But this does not exculde anyone who lives elsewhere.

This cost nothing but a helping hand and a small donation. ( $1-$2 per fish. Fish will be ready at 1" or larger.) You will be aloud a min. of 6 fish and a max. of 20 of one species. You can have as many species as you want.

If you have a tank 20G or bigger let me know and I will get with you to discuss details on what species we can put in your tank.

If you don't have a tank or $$ to get one. I can get one for you just lend me the space. Please get with me if you have space for a tank and are willing to help the CAST program. (once the program gets bigger we will be able to help with some finances)

The fish that are choosen to put in your tank will be tracked by all of us here at USA Fishbox. I want to keep track of who has the fish, how many, if they are spawning and where the fry go. ALLLLL fry that are breed will be donated to other tanks for CAST. None will be sold unless it is for donations.

I think it would be awesome to have many species and grow the #s in the thousands and keep track of everything!

Please contact me to get involed in anyway!

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Users: ( Users in BOLD are users that have CAST tanks. Others are in line waiting.)
KMX
Jhawk
Bfinley
holey rock Texas
Yeti
unknown
Terry
Sigmar
bknerd
zuly
KingBichir
snoskiur
JD.
Jstump

1) Great stuff Cory, really happy the programme has taken the first step.

2) Totally agree to the terms, specifically the "don't own, just fostering" and non to be sold.

3) The idea of updating every week to two weeks is a good idea, as it keeps all programme members involved.

4) Will have at least one 30G tank set up and available very soon, other tank I will need to look through my filters, and maybe double up to get my double capacity.

I will have some more ready soon. Just waiting on them to get a little bigger. Thank you for the support!

heres some pics. i need to go get some more rocks and sorry about the pics, phone sucks and these fish seem to know right when the pic is going to be taken and move right when i snap it.
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jhawk & Bfinley are you all ready? I need the tanks to be ready to rock soon. I have Cross bar and Ruti Island ready soon!! 10 of each

you also have igombe island ready as well. i need to move them or i can place them in my office tank.

Are they fry or the parents?

about 1"

i have 5 of them about 1"

Folks, I am not sure if you are aware but Neochromis Greendwood, Neochromis Rufocaudilis, Pundamilia Nyererei are all off the "VU" status. They are now classified as "Least Concern" so they are no longer endangered.

The CAST program has nothing to do with the red list or endangerd species. This is all based on my opinion and what species I want to have in the program. These fish are still at risk to some degree so we should take it in to consideration.

Anyone in Dallas (near SMU area) want to get involved in the CAST program?

HRT has some goodies if anyone can get to him.

KMX wrote:

jhawk & Bfinley are you all ready? I need the tanks to be ready to rock soon. I have Cross bar and Ruti Island ready soon!! 10 of each

Earth to my 2 good fish friends

Sorry Kory,I'm herrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I have a empty 20L until I get my 29g up and going.I have a 60g thats empty I need to fix the stabilizer bar,but my furniture is in the way need to make room.How long til there ready?

2 weeks. Put up that 29G. Put a group of 10-12 Ruti Island.

Ok I'll get the 29g ready!

Sorry, Im ready! Just give me a holla when the babies are ready!

J I told you that you cannot use that 1g tank for breeding!

Well, heck, what do you expect me to use then? Oh wait, I found a pickle jar

Thats better!

Once the new case for my AquaClear 110 arrives (first one was cracked, but they are sending a replacement) I'll have the 30G up and running fairly quickly, so pencil me in for some of the Ruti's, or something else suitable for the 30G's.
Oh BTW, I found a Wrought iron stand for $30, takes 2 tanks, but will use only one as a std 30 is to tall for the bottom shelf. Problem is..... it came with another 30G tank!
So now I have 3 of them, although the latter will need to be re siliconed I feel.

Not to far from being ready to go. Get thoes tanks going.

Very interested in being part of this program. Have 1-55 gal and 2-40 gal tanks plus all the equipment that are not currently being used. Could get them ready to go. Have raised fish for many yrs. Tropical and Saltwater. Retired and have the time to be envolved in this type of program. Who do I contact and how do I get envolved?

Contact me,

Thanks for the interest. Right now I have a few people in line waiting on there turn.

This is a bran new program so we are just now getting the 1st couple of species involved. Once we get this rolling there will be plenty of fry for everyone.

Did you read the rules and requirements? You fully understand what's going on? If you have a questions please feel free to ask.

Again thank for your interest say tuned and we will get you some goodies!

Cool CAST logo.


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