In a message dated 3/14/02 4:54:37 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< PS. I always wanted to keep a Xenopora alive in a tank with precious gems
as rubble - can you imagine how much it would worth? >>

Part of the reason i'd like to do this is to tempt the snail with unusual
offerings for attachment. I had mentioned this a few years ago and apparently
offended some dealers who thought I was suggesting fraud for profit. Ha! As
if I would do anything so sneaky. I was thinking more human/gastropod
collaborative sculture! And if it works, I'll be singing it to the world.