So before I scratch the tank, I'm going to try the blood transfusion that everyone here is talking about. What do I have to lose? Going tomorrow to buy some pumps and tubing to do it.
On the left is a tank that is 9 months old with what I "believe" to be dinos, although it could he diatoms, but I doubt it.
On the right is a biocube with liverock and live sand from a system that is 5 years old. Bought this setup off Craigslist a week ago for $100 (not bad). It never saw light, so I threw up a led fixture I had on it. I see all types of life in it. Baby star fish, bristleworms, spaghetti worms, weird looking worms, etc..
This shall be fun. I will update everyone