yes I have only read alittle of the book, but I am not making a blank statement this is just what i have been noticing in my tank. The more I feed the better they are doing. I still have alot to learn as does everyone else.(Me more so that most
) But the first people who kept reefs didn't have MH or anything even close to what we have now and they managed to get this wonderful hobby going. Had of they not had success we wouldn't be enjoy the fruits of their labour. I have never used MH lights so I am trying different things to see how well I can get stuff to grow with PC's. Erics book is good but he is not God. Mother nature only knows what is best, I just try to to keep my tank happy. If I find something that works for me, i would like to pass it on to everyone for comments. And I'm not saying turn out the lights and pour the food in, it is a balance of both. I was just asking BOB_I how his tank was doing with no skimmer. Some day if I get the chance to try MH, I'm there. I will keep using my skimmer for now.