Next suggestion, find another LFS. They did you a huge disservice telling you to buy all this. I was in this same boat when I fish started out. Looked around found some more genuine stores. It’s good to go in and ask questions even if you know the answers to them. The questions let you judge if they’re just trying to sell you something or they genuinely care that your tank and money will be living well or well spent.
On the other hand if they’re the only store around. Come here and ask questions and get answers first, it’ll make for a much more enjoyable time with the hobby.
On the other hand if they’re the only store around. Come here and ask questions and get answers first, it’ll make for a much more enjoyable time with the hobby.