Thank you all so much for your support and criticism.
Tony
I know what you mean. I have pics of my tanks the first few years in the hobby and when I look back at them, I wonder where all of this tech crap has really got me.
Ken
Your kind words and what I remember of your tanks is an inspiration.
Woodcarver
Thankyou and hope to see your new tank soon.
Bev
Both tanks are BB. I regulary kalk the aiptasia I can reach. Another tank teardown to get them all I just can't face right now. So I'll ignore them as Christy suggested to me today.
The flatworms are not that numerous, just mostly in a low flow area to I'll try to attack that and ignore them as well.
Stinky, harsh words but true. We haven't been doing water changes as frequently due to my husbands pre and post op problems with his ankle. I have spondolythesis (degenerative spinal condition) or I'd be all over a lot more than the tanks !
Christy, be glad you can't come visit. And having anyone come see that FOWLR right now would mortify me.
Everyone else
Thanks for your comments in this thread. We will work on getting the pump running again on the 230g this weekend. I'll order a vortech and step up the water changes. And ignore the aiptasia and flatworms for now.....
I looked at Trig and Spiffy today, and having two 8 yr old fish helped me decide to fight a little longer.