well that outbreak was the cause of me getting the skimmer, and i just went for a cheapie because i needed something fast and make shift until income tax came around. Sure enough It hasnt been growing anymore since, which was about 3 months ago, it just stays as is. so hopefully my tank has reached some sort of equalibrium. When income tax gets here i'm thinking of getting a deltec protien skimmer and calcium reactor, and if i can afford it, a cheap kalk stirrer to help control my ph, i'm tired of dosing. hehe thanks alot everyone!