First, get a used aquarium. Get rid of the goldfish and line the
bottom. Most Mollusks are nocturnal, burying themselves in the sand
during the day. To discourage this practice, do NOT use sand. Rather use
about an inch of Garbanzo Beans, easily smuggled out of any Italian
restaurant.
    Your mollusks must be aerated. If you don't want to invest in an
electric aerator, use a quanty of McDonalds plastic straws. Blow into
them several times a day---being careful not to inhale.
     You will want to decorate with Coral and greens. Since we are
trying to save money, substitute popsicle sticks for the coral. Plant
them cleverly here and there. For an added touch, you may paint Simnia
on them or red and green spots people will wonder about.
    For the greens, Seaweed is best, but you may not have that handy We
have found Parseley and Crab-Grass both acceptable. They set off the
Garbanzos nicely.
    The water itself is important. It must be salty. Household salt
won't do. Rock salt from icy roads works well, but should be used only
if Basalt isn't available.
    Total cost should be about $3.59 before adding the mollusks. Suit
yourself as to species. They all come in those cute little shells. Just
scoop them out of the shells with a spoon and plop them into your
Mullusquarium. They may not move for several months while becoming
adjusted to their new surroundings. Then, again. they might.
        Thankyou for your attention,
        Margie Nellie Pringli