Last year I spent four frustrating months trying to get acceptable negatives with Delta 3200 and Tmax 3200. I tried Tmax developer, Microphen and ID-11 and almost gave up. It wasn't until I switched to Xtol that my developer anxieties went away. I use it exclusively. Since that time I have shot at least 4 dozen rolls of Delta 3200 (will not touch Tmax films again)and have exposed at ISO's between 800 and 3200. The results are consistent and the negatives are incredibly fine grain for a film of this speed. I am consistently getting 8x10's and 11x14's from 35mm. Yes, there is grain but at arm's length it blends and is hardly noticable. I just finished a roll of Delta 3200 (ISO 800) and processed in Xtol full strength at 75 degrees for 5-1/2 minutes. The negatives are very nice. Ilford is just introducing a new developer (DD-X I think) that is supposed to compete with Xtol but in liquid form. I am optimistic that it will be a more convenient alternative to Xtol but it must be as good for me to switch.(posted 9198 days ago)I would suggest that you clear out all of the chemicals that you have mixed and start over. You may have a contamination problem. Best of luck to you.