sorry for your loss. i'm sure someone in brooklyn will help. if i were you, i'd get rid of all that miracle mud, find a better skimmer, a larger sump, and change all media. your best bet is to get to petco and find the largest tank they sell for the $1/gallon deal, which is taking place right now. i beleive they sell a 55g. or look for used 75g in the marketplace. do you have test kits? if so, test your water. if not, invest in a test kit asap, test your water, and let us know what your results are. what fish are in the tank now? pictures?