Focus
U can start to make focus once you reach the lv70s, no point doing it when lower than that. Focus gives your pet only slight improvements on hit rate n hit strength.
Meld Pets
So far, I've melded my pet 2 times, my 1st gen pet is a Perfect pet, but the 2nd gen melded pet, one gave superb, the other gave Amazing only....growth is a little higher, thats all....so to me, I dispose my 2nd pets, n retains my 1st gen which I have levelled to lv70+ n has high dmg power.
So in my opinion, not necessary meld pets, best if can farm boss pet or if not, always capture pets of your current level n level it.....current level pets say lv80 (lvl b4 capture) pet at lv45 is already more powerful than a lv50 (lvl b4 capture) pet at lv70.
Gear
Gears are binded the moment you wear them, meaning u cannot trade the gear u worn. Only unworn gear can be traded or passed on to another player.
Since we have several lv75s coming, and some lv60s, I will try and keep those lv75 and lv60 gold gears for u guys and will from time to time, ask who wants it. Would be great if everyone in the Clan can do this, will help out all out members to lvl faster

So here u go, above pointers from my personal experiences.....do share yours as well everyone