20Lb Beautiful Figi Live Rock

[mende]

I just acquired a beautiful piece of Figi Live Rock weighing about 20 lbs. I have a 55 Gallon acquarium and it does not fit. Can I break it in half w/o doing any harm? If so, How?
Thanks,
Mende

 

[mr . salty]

Yes you can break it.Use a hammer and a chisel(if you have a chisel).. It wont take much to break it,so start by just tapping. If you just WHACK it,you may end up with a pile of powder...

 

[fat_ed]

You may be very surprised by what you find inside. I've seen some pictures of cracked open live rock w/ some very bizarre worms and such residing therein.
[ August 30, 2001: Message edited by: Fat_Ed ]

 

[mende]

Thanks for the advice. Should I use a regular hammer or a rubber mallet?
PS. I will create the sculpture tonight. I'll let ya know the results.
Mende

 

[jimi]

A regular hammer. Make sure the hammer is clean and free of oil or rust.