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As hobbyist ourselves, we at Reef Wholesale understand how important it is to help encourage and promote education surrounding marine aquariums.
Nothing delights me more than a young child’s face lighting up as they ask questions about the fish and the corals in a marine aquarium.
I am always amazed by the amount of knowledge that children can absorb – often quicker than adults.
Let’s also remember, that awareness and education doesn’t stop with children and often their enthusiasm is encouragement for family members to take an interest in our beloved hobby Smile

That is why this year we have dedicated time and funds to help ensure that proper marine care and education is encouraged in our community.

One of our main community focuses for 2011 will be the maintenance of a 180g Reef Tank at Roger’s House.



Roger’s House is an eight-bed Pediatric Paliative Care Hospice in Ottawa, Ontario located on the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Roger's House enriches the lives of children, youth and their families facing progressive life-limiting illnesses. Roger's House was built in memory of Roger Neilson--Hockey Hall of Fame Coach and Member of the Order of Canada.

Their team provides respite, end-of-life, transition to home support and bereavement care by ensuring individualized physical, emotional and spiritual support in a caring, compassionate and continuous learning environment. Their reward is the peace and comfort of every child, the creation of memories for their families and honouring the legacy of Roger Neilson.



Roger’s House staff informed us that one very special comforts for the children and families who stay with them is their salt water aquarium. This 180g fish tank is situated in a quiet corner of the residence, a nice tranquil area flanked by a comfy couch for all to sit while mesmerized by the fish and corals in the aquarium.

Families often tell the staff of Roger’s House how special the fish tank is to them. It offers a place for solace and quiet reflective time as well as an opportunity to observe unique and entertaining specimens.

For many years, Roger’s House has been blessed with the help of a local tank maintenance company, however, they could no longer continue to offer the level of attention the tank required. Patrick and I answered an add for volunteers to help maintain the tank and made our first visit to Roger’s House. After meeting the staff, volunteers and youth of Roger’s House, we at Reef Wholesale have decided to make a commitment to help Roger’s House maintain their tank.