I had a friend like that. She wanted a reef tank just because I was starting up one (yep that kind of friend) However she didn't want to do the basics. She spent all this money on a tank stand canopy etc and wanted me to "help" her with it. After having to come over and clean a canister filter, from a tank I sold her(fresh water), that had not been cleaned in SIX MONTHS!!!! I finally told her I was not "helping" her with her tanks any more. That was the downfall of our friendship.
I have no problem offering support to people starting out but I will not do everything for them. The last time I checked I do not run an aquarium care service.
Anyway, You did all you could I hope you cut him loose and move on. Friends like that are just a drain on you. |