Alyxx
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've had some chats with my LFS owner, who gives pretty good advice, about some of the ideas people have in their heads when they come in. Lots and lots of misinformation! "But so and so said I just need to let the tank run a few days and then fish will be fine," or "I thought changing the water often was a bad thing," or the perennial favorite, "But it will only grow to the size of the tank, so I can totally stick an Oscar and a pleco in a 10 gallon." One thing I really like about my LFS is that the owners give good advice and they give it kindly. I'm usually in there at least once a week (at least when my car is running). Many times I have overheard her breaking down cycling and having people come back with water to test before she will sell them fish. And she really gets to know her regulars. Nothing like a good local business!