Guys I'm so discouraged, P***** Off, ready to give up

[mandyplo]

Update: I'm feeling a little better guys - SkimmerKing (Mike) has been holding my hand through this daily and really helping me along. I'd still be extremely lost without him! The tank isn't looking any better yet but I've learned patience is key if you want to survive in this hobby. I currently have the tank wrapped up, filtering with carbon, GFO and filter floss like crazy, as well as cutting back the lights. I'm going to let it run it's course for now and not do any big water changes just yet. Tests are still coming back fine - I double tested today and still very low nitrates and undetectable phosphates.... Weird, I know but that's how my life seems to work out. Nothing ever makes sense. But I'm hoping we have this thing under control finally. Thank you again so much Mike, I'd probably be drowning myself in my sump by now if it weren't for you saving me from madness. Thanks to everyone on canreef aswell for lending a helping hand and giving your advice in my time of need!!

To answer any questions: no I do not have or know anyone with a UV sterilizer. Yes my tank is definitely very very very green, not just cloudy. I do not have the money right now for a better skimmer but when the time comes that I plan to replace this one I will not trade out price for quality, I will get a skimmer/pump that can fully handle my system, I promise.

Thanks again everyone.