I can’t believe it, but it’s time for me to take a break

[WayneL333]

I can’t believe this day has come for me, but I’m seriously considering leaving my passion for awhile. This feels more like a blog than a thread, but I guess I feel like you, my fellow reefers can relate. Work has been taking a huge toll on me. My businesses have been taking off of late. Between that and the remaining time I need to devote to my wife and two little boys, I just can’t devote the time I need to my reef system. And the last thing I want is for my fish and corals to suffer. I am very meticulous and anal with my system. I religiously perform weekly water changes and test to make sure my parameters are up to par. I’m not really into other pets like dogs and cats, but I take care of my tank like a person would do with a warm blooded pet. I considered having my tank serviced professionally, but I’m afraid that they won’t be able to maintain an advanced SPS system; or worse won’t care and/or maintain the tank like I would.

I don’t know, I guess I’m hoping maybe you guys can convince me otherwise, but I’m 90% certain I need to take a step back for awhile until things are settled back down again. What do you guys think? Should I risk getting my tank serviced? Anyway, thanks for letting me vent a little.