[BryceM]

Recent posts from people in Texas are making me realize that I take quite a bit for granted. We have several APC members who are in the process of losing plants and fish due to extended power outages.

I'm too far away to be of any immediate assistance (which is probably what they really need), but I'd be happy to donate any trimmings or spare equipment that would help fellow members get back on their feet.

Anyone else care to volunteer?

Those of you who were affected by the hurricane, please feel invited to share your stories and needs with us.

 

[BryceM]

Complexity, I wonder if someone could send you a nasty batch of mulm to help you restart the system. Does anyone know if the bacteria would survive a trip in the mail? If I cleaned out one of my Eheim 2217's there would easily be an enormous batch of the stuff.

Between that and a large batch of fast-growing stemmies, it might go a long way toward restarting the tanks.

Could you uproot the plants and put them in a bucket out in the sun? They'd at least get a little light that way. I agree that an aquarium full of decaying plants is more liability than asset.

Take heart in one thing - rebuilds after disaster almost always result in a better final product once you're back in business.