6 month update. I finally put in some basic Corals ( Duncans, mushroom, and an LPS?). I am still running with no skimmer but that is going to change next month (I think). I do semi periodic water changes (10%), and run Boyd's Chemi Pure and some filter floss I change weekly. I have 5 small hermits and a few snails. I lost a few (Astrea) and really need to get a few more in the tank. The only fish is still currently my clown.