Richard, there is no reason for you to feel guilty. My husband got us into this hobby, you were just wonderful to help us get set up. We all miss you and hope that you are doing well. Please stop and say hello to us next time you are in town. We have to pool open if you would like to come swimming.
My tank died some time ago and I was ready to retire his tank, when Craig said that he would maintain it for me. I know things were hectic in his life and he probably hasn't had time for me, so I haven't wanted to bother him. (plus all I had was the Reef number, not his home) (Thanks for the suggestion to call Gene’s Wrecker (joeycadre), I might do that)
Craig convinced me to move my husband's tank into my office and keep it going, and as much as I would like it to live, I just don't seem to have the proper capabilities and talents to do so.... (should have known better, since I can kill a silk fern)
I appreciate the kind words and offers of help from all of you, but I just really don't think that I can do the maintenance on the system, even with help. I have tried to read the test results and with my eyesight, am useless at that too. I do manage to empty the filter and put the a/b solutions on a regular basis, but the tank needs more than that.
I can’t give any more details on what is wrong, except that it is dying. I feel like one of my computer clients that can just tell me that the system is not working, but doesn’t have the skills or knowledge to explain why.
I love the tank and the beauty and peaceful feeling that it gives me, but I hate to think that I am killing the beautiful creatures in the system. My work schedule is running 14-16 hours per day and higher sometimes. It is a poor excuse, but time just isn’t available for me to learn how to maintain or to take the time to maintain.
Thanks for the kind responses and if anyone knows anyone that would be interested in maintaining my tank, that isn’t cost prohibited, I would greatly appreciate the information.
