Yes it is, but many of them end up in great homes and recieve excellent care. Its the people that think they can keep an oscar in a 10g aquarium that scare me....
the rocks wud be just fine!!! i know coz i used the same rocks! hahaha too poor to buy special rocks on the LFS. abt the drop eye u dont need to worry coz i have yet to see a jardini with a drop eye! cheers and Gl on ur baby jar!