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12-18-2004, 02:23 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 267
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 |  Feeling very discuraged
I am really feeling discuraged with all the work I do to keep my tank, and how easy things just go haywire.. it seems like im fighting some sort of neverending war. I may pull the plug soon.. I have felt this way in the past but got through it. *I just dont know.... the amount of time doesnt seem to equal the benifits .  | 
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12-18-2004, 02:34 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
Posts: 2,947
| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Now, now.....chin up!  Reefs are definitely a commitment...and this time of year, when things are so very hectic...it is sometimes difficult to keep up with the tanks.
Take a deep breath....take it easy....and just commit to get through say, the next week or so and after the holidays...when things are a bit calmer....you may feel better.
Or at least have a bit clearer head....I would hate to see a fellow reefer tear down a tank and be sorry a few weeks later....  _________  I Love My Sig By John Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date Started 9/04 58 gallon Oceanic Tank, 20 gal DIY sump/fuge w/ Kent Marine Auto top-off, Air Water Ice RO/DI, 10,000 K 175 W MH, 2 VHO 03's 96W each, AquaC EV 120 Skimmer
80 lbs LR, DSB in FUGE, 1 - 2 " LS in tank
Black Brittle Star, Chevron Tang, Crocea Clam, red & green Lobophyllia, Frogspawn, Porites Frag, Caulastrea Frag, Green Ricordia, Asst. Zoas, hermits, astreas, stomatellas, fighting conch  | |
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12-18-2004, 02:45 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2004
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Thanks. part of being so upset is that we are having like 20 guests here Sat. for dinner and I was so excited that everyone would get to see my tank... and no I am up a creek. | |
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12-18-2004, 02:49 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
How long have you had your tank for? | |
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12-18-2004, 02:54 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2004
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
the 90 for over 1 year.. I had a 55 for about 4 years prior to that.
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12-18-2004, 02:56 PM
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| | Whip-Lash Squid
Join Date: May 2004 Location: PhillySuburbs, Pennsylvania Age: 42
Posts: 2,947
| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Oh, well it is just definitely the time of year 'hectics' that have ya down.....
and the ick. That is always a kicker. Get past the end of the year and the ick....you will feel better! We are here to help you! Hang in there!!! | |
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12-18-2004, 03:11 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2004
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Thanks! | |
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12-19-2004, 04:43 AM
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| | Banned
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 327
Karma: 5
| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Ick...your tank has ick??? didn't see where that was posted...
what about a diatom filter?? about $80 bucks online (petsmart.com) and their suppose to help with the ick. Of course the ick has to be floating around to capture it...but maybe a schedule with the diatom filter daily will get them out...
Your not alone Madman, I too am thinking of getting away from saltwater for now. The tank is at my GF house, so I have very little control over who plays with it. And it seems lately, A LOT of people are sticking their hands, and other objects, in there. Her family just doesn't seem to get it, I have repeatedly asked to leave it alone. And they won't. So I may have to let it go until I can get my own tank.
Good luck, and Merry Christmas all.
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12-19-2004, 02:17 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 267
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
WELL all of the fish that had ICK now died off. The very last one was a yellow tang that I tried to medicate but no luck.. so now the main tank still looks good.. no signs of it on anyone else yet.
Thanks for all the help!
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12-20-2004, 12:31 AM
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| | Spanish Shawl Nudibranch
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jakarta,
Posts: 87
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| Re: Feeling very discuraged
Does UV kill ICK? What did you do to cure your ICK?
I don't have it, but am asking. With what I have invested now, what is the cost of a UV device?
Cheers,
Ray
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Esplanade (v): To explain, while drunk.&&110 gal (5'x1.5'x2' deep)&&60" Orbit 4x65w compacts, 5 moon LEDs&&110 Lbs Live Sand, 88 lbs Live Rock&&About 80 Gal of NSW&&1 Red Brain, 1 Green Metalic Brain, 1 Green Donut, 1 Green Bubble coral
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