My (possibly, hopefully) great idea!

[fredythefish]

Background: My school has a Partner's club where we do events and help the mentally challenged or abused. For the holiday season, we are either- I can't remember which- giving gifts to a local group home of abused women or the handicapped.

My idea: Give a pretty/theraputic fish tank! What could be better? And plus, I could come around every week and help out with cleaning and taking care of and such (not to mention volunteer hours!) Now, I don't know whether it would be a community or sorority (or neither) but I would at least get a 14 gallon tank full of didn't kind of tropical fish. I think this would be a great gift because then the people wouldn't get jealous of others people's gifts...

What do you think?

[FuulieQ]

It is a great idea. My pediatric doctor has a huge tropical tank in her practice, kids love it, it gets their mind off the shots soon to come. :P

I would make it a sturdy tank, though, with a secure lid, for everyone's safety. And I don't think you should attempt a sorority in that situation, if something goes wrong you won't find out about it until the next time you visit.

[FuulieQ]

By the way, you have excellent choice in fish names. ;)

[LikeDiscoSuperfly]

I think that would be very nice, especially if you are going to care for it for them as well.

[betta fish crazy]

Nice idea! You would be able to make sure the fish are okay, and fish take people's minds off stress!

I agree with FuulieQ. A sorority would need careful monitoring in the first few weeks, and you wouldn't be able to do it if you only came around weekly.

[puppyrjjkm]

Good idea! I would also stick with a community, easier fish to take care of. And (hopefully) no aggression!! Plus more array of colors, maybe some male guppies and a bunch of tetras?

[Rain Drop]

That's a fantastic idea!!
And if you're up for maintenance I'm sure it'll work c:
+1 for a community tank.

[zelilaa]

Yup. I think it's a great idea... but are you sure the people there are up to taking care of a fish tank? Even with a community it's a lot of responsibility most people won't enjoy.