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Around here they sell lace rock and lava rock for use in aquariums. If there is a rockery in your area (check out your yellow pages under building supplies or rockeries) you can probably save quite a bit by hand picking your own.

Depending on where you live, you may be able to scrounge or collect some interesting stones. Wear dark colored clothing, and if one of your neighbors catches you, drop the rocks and run in the direction opposite your own home for at least three blocks before doubling back.

Wrap the rocks in moist sphagnum moss, and when you get back home, keep them in the shade, misting occasionally until they become acclimated. Superthrive is optional, but some people claim it helps their rocks avoid transplant stress.

12-Jul-2005	#4
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,737	Around here they sell lace rock and lava rock for use in aquariums. If there is a rockery in your area (check out your yellow pages under building supplies or rockeries) you can probably save quite a bit by hand picking your own. Depending on where you live, you may be able to scrounge or collect some interesting stones. Wear dark colored clothing, and if one of your neighbors catches you, drop the rocks and run in the direction opposite your own home for at least three blocks before doubling back. Wrap the rocks in moist sphagnum moss, and when you get back home, keep them in the shade, misting occasionally until they become acclimated. Superthrive is optional, but some people claim it helps their rocks avoid transplant stress. __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!