What is the most difficult decision you have had to make?

[CKW]

Dude. You're on a roll! I know I had a hard time after only 5 years in. I mean, you could always just keep the tank set up and clean everything up and re-enter at a later date. But 60+ years?!?! Wow! That's gotta be the record for this site! Or for any site, lol! Gotta ask....As I am 60 years old, I wonder just how hard it's gonna be to perform maintenance in 15 to 20 years. And I know every body is different in the way it reacts to physical stress.....But do you find that this is a limitation for you? I'm already arthritis bound and am just a little concerned what that dynamic is going to look like......

Yup, getting old is not for sissies. The most demanding activity is water changes. I’ve cut those down to every two months with no real effects.
I’m 84 now so a lot of water has gone down the drain

 

[Crabs McJones]

With reef keeping comes decision-making; some are easy, while others might be quite hard. Maybe it is difficult to find the perfect size tank for your budget, or perhaps it is deciding what to do about an algae issue. I want to know what the most challenging decision you have ever made for your tank was. Photo Credit: @aquaticlog

Most challenging decision I've ever had to make?

That'd be the final decision to tear my tank down

 

[vlangel]

Tank Breakdowns. 2nd time for me and it's just hard.

Me too. I had to breakdown a tank I loved to care for my mother in law who was confined to bed. That was a tough one but decided it was easier than watch my animals get sick because I couldn't properly care for them.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Me too. I had to breakdown a tank I loved to care for my mother in law who was confined to bed. That was a tough one but decided it was easier than watch my animals get sick because I couldn't properly care for them.

I'm relocating back to my old condo which is smaller than my current place that my dad owned, which was much closer to him. He passed over the summer, so it's time to move...

No wall for the bigger display, so it's what it is. I will still keep my 50g, so it's not the end for me. Being a few blocks from the beach again will curb the ocean need, so a smaller display will suffice!

 

[vlangel]

I'm relocating back to my old condo which is smaller than my current place that my dad owned, which was much closer to him. He passed over the summer, so it's time to move...

No wall for the bigger display, so it's what it is. I will still keep my 50g, so it's not the end for me. Being a few blocks from the beach again will curb the ocean need, so a smaller display will suffice!

My husband talked me into getting a smaller tank as well so I chose a 56 gallon tank. That was 8 years ago and I am very much enjoying it. I hope you enjoy your new tank as well.