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Jamesurq · 12/13/2004, 08:33 PM

OK. Here we go:

The only thing salvageable besides equipment was my rock. In the breakdown phase, the rock was moved into dry tubs for a day and then has been sitting in saltwater cooking for a few weeks.

I was amazed to find some residual life remaining. A couple of snails, and some peanut worms. I actually even saw an amphipod â€“ yippee..

I had set up a couple of Rubbermaid tanks to house the rocks temporarily and when I got home I realized it wasnâ€™t nearly enough room. So I quickly threw this elaborate ghetto setup together with a couple maxijets, a large aqauclear and a mag 7. This setup has proven rather reliable actually â€“ since the rocks as of this moment are still in the tubs.

12/13/2004, 08:33 PM	#3
Jamesurq Moved On Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,470	OK. Here we go: The only thing salvageable besides equipment was my rock. In the breakdown phase, the rock was moved into dry tubs for a day and then has been sitting in saltwater cooking for a few weeks. I was amazed to find some residual life remaining. A couple of snails, and some peanut worms. I actually even saw an amphipod â€“ yippee.. I had set up a couple of Rubbermaid tanks to house the rocks temporarily and when I got home I realized it wasnâ€™t nearly enough room. So I quickly threw this elaborate ghetto setup together with a couple maxijets, a large aqauclear and a mag 7. This setup has proven rather reliable actually â€“ since the rocks as of this moment are still in the tubs.