My biggest concern is not screwing it up anymore so I can get my tank looking as good as all of yours

buddy my tanks a dive lol im debating on giving it away to the next poster:P:P

I dunno I loved your tank. Special that giant carpet nem

there ya go lesson learned we are all our own worst critics cause i love your tank i think your off to a great start with lots of potential,just dont quit before tyou have a chance to see it:):)

want a carpet lol:P

Nahh I know. I just hate killing things. Like my new shrimp LOL poor guy.

ive been reefing since i was 19 im now 30 in may.......my death list is prob about 4 canreef pages long...trust me your doing good:)


i hate to kill things too.....all the more reason to get free testers off reefers cheaper and not a big deal if you lose it it isnt wild caught:):)

Wow, sorry to read this thread and your struggles Nano! I'm also thankful for you posting, as it's extremely informative, loads of info lots of reefers can use! Don't give up, your new tank has become one of my favorites, it's too nice and you've worked too hard to get this one going! I know mine can be better too and can't wait for this and that, but I do sit in front if it now and think, hey this is pretty freaking cool the way it is, even with the diatoms and I'm sure there's an algae outbreak coming....:lol:

Thanks coral I appreciate that. It's just frustrating is all.

Yup, but you've mastered taking photos of your tank and corals and have some wicked cool shots, I still can't get a decent pic since I transferred my tank and that's frustrating!!

I don't like things dying either, been ok with corals, not so much with fish, so just taking things slowly and always researching! I've got a couple simple sps, one that was bleached but still had polyps, so I moved it to the sand and it's got great color now after a few months, but i've lost about 5 other frags.