I just got home after the long weekend to find a complete meltdown of my 55 gallon tank.
Apparently the owner of my house (I rent), had to shut off the power Friday afternoon and failed to realize that the GFI box needed to be reset. So I've had no filtration, circulation, or cooling for at least 72 hours. Even all the bristle worms are dead.
http://picasaweb.google.com/JeffreyRopp/55Gallon
So far it looks like a total loss. I just can't believe it.
Any advice on clean-up or salvage would be greatly appreciated. For all I've learned in this wonderful hobby, I have absolutely no idea where to begin right now.