Great thread, Brian!
You know why you see so many complete aquarium setups in the trash, at garage sales/flea markets, or listed on Craigslist/E-Bay?
The people who previously owned them probably didn't know how to cycle the filter, or keep the water parameters stable, or they simply purchased incompatible species...or species that just require some degree of experience. The result was fish deaths, frustration, replacement fish, more fish deaths, more frustration, and finally...giving up.
Don't let this happen to you! AA can help!
