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 .

 

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.... :-/

 

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.

 

How long have you had your tank for?

 

the 90 for over 1 year.. I had a 55 for about 4 years prior to that.

 

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!!!

 

Thanks!

 

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.

Scoffer

 

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!

 

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