Hi bro.... Sorry to hear that u've lost about 9k within a year. I guess
hobbies don't come cheap. It cost a bomb when u are all fired up. But when u
have to let go, it does not amount to much. This is the normal case for everything
that we want to sell second hand, unless it's a piece of art by Picasso or
Rembrandt.
Anyway , u've had your personal satisfaction and your whole family had enjoyed
hours of fun viewing the fishes and lovely corals. This alone is worth all the money
that u've spent. (I hope)
My first tank cost me 4k. After a year , it's all gone except for an empty tank which
I still keep. So, in this case u've done quite well in recouping 25% of cost.
I don't think that u are poor (if u can spend so much in one go), so cheer up
and hope that u will make a come back soon after your US trip.
Wish u and your family a good stay in the US.
Bye!
Engelberg197.