well, that was kinda what i meant. i will use a skimmer, but all the rest will be as you stated.

i meant that i didn't want all the gadgets and gizmos in my tank, running things.

i want my tank to be self-sufficient and of course i will to my scheduled tests and w.c.'s, but i don't want machines running it all. i think that is for people who just want something pretty to look at. that's not me.

~alex