I think some of the reasons for this are lack of water testing, parameter ideals, and the lull associated with us due to our, cockiness if you will, and the development of bad habits and cutting corners, that we initially did not equate with. With months to years of proven success, and good habits...they can become a crutch and we soon show a lack of doing these pertinent rules/good habits that were initially what made our tanks so nice originally. _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
"IF THE PHONE DOESN'T RING...IT'S ME"  jb  | 
