I had the same issue about a year ago that killed about 10 years worth of collecting in one quick sweep. Hurt more then anything I've ever experienced in life I believe and made me turn away from things and ignore my tank for a while. Best thing I did was get rid of the entire setup and start over new. It definitely resparked the flame and excitement not constantly looking at the old setup and thinking about what it once was and the amount of time and energy not counting money was lost. I think it happens at least once to all of us true reefers. The ones of us that truly love everything about this hobby and it's in or soul. I think usually the over night reefers tap out and leave after such setbacks. The die hard reefers in us pull up our boot straps, get up, and make the next journey even better by learning from our mistakes.
Hey Dan....in your multiple picture post. What is that crazy colored smooth skin gem below your tiger balm? Any pics of that beauty?