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Hello. new to the hobby located in Sugarloaf near Hazleton. Been visiting Something Fishy and pet zone. Ready to build and have many opinions. Also i am looking for someone to service if/when i need to.
 
thanks. I have to admit I am a bit overwhelmed with the difference in opinions as I try to learn and navigate thru this. One local place tells me to use Marco rocks while the local service tech tells me to avoid it and he wouldn’t want to service my tank if I use it. Then I have another local shop telling me good luck since I am on a well.. and I won’t be able to make my own water without problems. It’s hard to know what the proper path is especially when I need to lean on opinion as I learn.
 
thanks. I have to admit I am a bit overwhelmed with the difference in opinions as I try to learn and navigate thru this. One local place tells me to use Marco rocks while the local service tech tells me to avoid it and he wouldn’t want to service my tank if I use it. Then I have another local shop telling me good luck since I am on a well.. and I won’t be able to make my own water without problems. It’s hard to know what the proper path is especially when I need to lean on opinion as I learn.
There’s always a neigh sayer to absolutely everything in this hobby. Good thing it all comes sith salt.

Just curious which rocks you may end up or did end up using?
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 9 31.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 7 24.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 10.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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