Sigh

I am sitting here staring at my 2 well established fully planted FW tanks & looking at a photo on my phone of my just starting out SW tank & I can't help but feel frustrated. I know slow & steady, the average Reef takes 2-3 years to establish......
I still have alot to learn & I'm doing this on a budget. Gosh I can see how most people give up in the 1st 6mths. Atleast I have my upstairs tanks to be proud of while I build "momma's sea" as the kids call it.