Your not alone ther Tony.
Although my tank is not having any problems at the moment, I still feel that way. As I have said before, the couple years of fighting flatworms and such, has just taken the wind from my sails. Seems hard to get it back, despite what direction I go.
Its funny that three of the mods feel this way.
Guess its partly because we are all "seasoned" aquarists.
I have to agree with Bev,s line of thought. SIMPLE. However its hard to do regular water changes and siphon in a large tank like mine. Again part of the problem. When I down sized before, I still used most of the same equipment, likely my downfall. So I went large again but thats solved nothing.
So, short of leaving the hobby, I like Bev,s idea. But not multiple tanks for me. Something that can run on a large power filter for circulation, use one of my single 175w pendants, no skimmers, no reactors, no huge pumps.
Regular weekly water changes should fit the bill.
Seemed when I worked for a living, time was a concern, thus limiting my tanks sizes and such. Now, one needs to watch the budget, but more time.
I read on many of the boards, about many seasoned aquarists going through the same. I sometimes think we get burnout, caused by all the high tech. equipment, thats supposed to make it easier. And of course, then replacement costs. Seems you do everything perfect, then comes along problems like Brad, Tony, Steve and others have had, just to mention a few. It eventually has to play on your nerves.
Anyways, Tony, I still think there are ways to still enjoy the hobby, with less frustrations.
