When I see a tank with well fed and beautiful animals I always ask how the owner does the maintenance.
It is obvious that something is done a good way.
Sometimes it is just that they are following the schedule they got from the LFS (me) without thinking much.
Many times they have read a lot and come to some other solutions than I have.
Then we have a very nice discussion of pros and contras of different parts of the maintenance.
If I see a tank thats not looking good I also ask the owner what maintenance is done the last months.
Then I tell the owner the difference from my standard schedule and what I think he will gain from it and begs him to show respect for the living animals and take better care of them.
It is obvious that something is done a good way.
Sometimes it is just that they are following the schedule they got from the LFS (me) without thinking much.
Many times they have read a lot and come to some other solutions than I have.
Then we have a very nice discussion of pros and contras of different parts of the maintenance.
If I see a tank thats not looking good I also ask the owner what maintenance is done the last months.
Then I tell the owner the difference from my standard schedule and what I think he will gain from it and begs him to show respect for the living animals and take better care of them.