Yes. Today I can use some vodka.

I hate a weekend without my Diamond 20. Depressing.

My wife supports this hobby ... Flying... 100%. I will be student loaning it after I complete my ppl. She sees it as university education as my plan is to go commercial. So time off flying is not possible.

Currently I'm having to spend a lot more time in my fishroom than watching the actual tank. But I can't hear ANYTHING going on in the house when I'm in there so it is indeed a nice break even if I'm scrubbing something etc.

OK, if that's indeed the case, then carry on, and best of luck.

And hate to say this, but maybe you should put reef keeping aside for a while. You can always come back to it later, and am sure you will. You can only have so many "top priorities".

I was into fish and aquariums (FW initially with lots of tanks) ever since I was a kid, and then had to give it up also because I had too much on my plate. In my case, it was my job that consumed me (had to travel a lot, too). But I came back, and enjoying it more than ever now, especially with the SW.

We shut down our tank a year ago due to too much on our plate, husband was working everyday (runs his own company) and I was pregnant for our 3rd baby it was great to not
Have the stress of the tank as it was definetly going down hill and we were losing things left right and center..... It was the best decision at the time however we are starting up a small set up again as things have cooled down in this house hold!
But I believe if you don't have the time and or energy for it the best thing for it would be to shut down for a bit even if it's just getting rid of your life stock if you do plan to be away and come back

First kid? It's normal to have a few nervous jitters looking forward. Congratulations, BTW.

Truth is though, it's not bad. With kids in the picture, everyone finds their own groove. Yeah, juggling a family with interests and income earning/gotta-feed-the-family and etc. etc. can be challenging at times, but truthfully if something is important enough to you, then you'll find a way. And besides, there's plenty of time to sleep later. :lol:

It is funny though, because in a way, sometimes when your plate gets too full, you can come to realizing ways to shift priorities. And taking a break need be nothing more than .. actually just taking a break and coming back to things when the timing is better.

What do you do to your tank on a:

Daily basis: ?
Weekly basis: ?
Monthlybasis: ?

I keep it simple.

Top ups with dosing 2-3 times week.

Daily glass.

Weekly skimmer.

W/C 4-6 weeks.

Just noticing 3 Aiptasia in my tank. And no desire to do what I have in the past... Kill them.

Just feeling over whelmed and exhausted these days. Kinda depressing thinking about all this.

A shut down would kill my spirit. Just tired.

Trust me I miss the time in the air. Got time in the C172, C182 & PA-28. Have though going to Ed for a couple weekends & getting my multi in the Twin Star there.

I am hoping to get back flying this year, depends on a couple factors, plus I am trying to put together a trip to Africa next year.

Flying for me is just a hobby, I have no plans to do my commercial at this time. My brother has his PPL as well with multi. He was working on his commerical IFR and just ran out of $$. Now driving truck & making more $$ than he would have for several years. I do have one friend that is flying 767's for AC though out of Vancouver.

Yea the twin star is awesome! I love it! But $330/hr. Shizzle! Can't wait to fly it.