> LOL here here! (or is it hear hear?).  But there is a middle road.  I find 
> the test kits essential in establishing what my source water is like (to 
> match fish to it if needed), and for monitoring periodically what the 
> aquarium's trends are (if there is a trend), and if my maintenance regime 
> is adequate.
>
> I hate the idea that new aquarists feel they need to learn how to inject 
> CO2, remove phosphates, make their own PMDD, engineer new lighting and 
> master the art of filtration.  There *is* all sorts of interesting fun 
> that you can have, but for newbies?? i) cycle your tank, ii) familiarize 
> yourself with your water, the species of fish you will be adding and how 
> they relate to their tank mates, iii) meet their requirements as they 
> grow.  After that you can go down any of the specialty roads, or stay 
> right where you are and still enjoy the hobby (jmho).
> -- 
> www.NetMax.tk

Yay !
What Max said .

Peter
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