All I have to say is that Louis at ER has been very helpful everytime I go by his studio. Actually everyone that I have talked to there is willing to help. We talk about the different fish and he even gives advice on how to handle problems in my tank. It would be easy for him to just sell you anything you wanted but that's not what his shop is about. They actually take the time to help you understand what the problem could be and help figure out a way to take care of it. I've been to the studio several times to just look around and ask questions just to walk out of there empty handed. Not once has anyone there ever made me feel unwelcome or like I had to purchase something. They are all there to help becuase they love their job and the hobby.

As for the mandarin loss I have had 2 pass away on me becuase my tank was not mature enough. I took people's advise and waited over a year to buy another one. I currently have one in my 90 gallon tank who is doing well. I have had it now for about 4 months. It's hunting for food all of the time. I still have to add pods to my tank even with it being over a year old already.