Cory, Cannot thank you enough

[Nini]

I’m 73 years old and very new to fishkeeping. For years I bred and showed mini wire haired dachshunds, conformation, obedience, rally, field trials and agility, Had the privilege of one of my girls going best in show. I was responsible for every puppy it’s entire life. As they can live 16-18 years I had to stop as at my age they could out live me and I can’t get around as before. So, a new hobby - fish keeping. Found AquariumCoop and You Cory. I am learning so much. Currently have a 10 gal with some mollies and Mickey Mouse platys were sold to me as mollies. One little fry that’s doing well. Tank is about four months old now, have added a number of live plants and sponge filter and have not changed water in three weeks although I did add a pitcher full yesterday to replace condensation. Test strips show all ok. I am now a believer in live plants. Thanks so much for the expert advice and encouragement I’m learning so much. I had a void when I had to stop showing my dogs but enjoying my fish so much. I sit on the floor for long periods of time and just watch them. They,re just great. I’m looking around for a larger tank for them. Thank you again Cory for all you do.

Mary

[Brandy]

I think there are many, many forum members on here that can relate. Cory put this together just at the perfect time, and it has eased a lot of the isolation many of us have felt this past year. Welcome Nini! I am glad you found us.

[Isaac M]

@Nini Welcome Mary! I agree with you @Brandy, this forum and the hobby in general is so much more than just keeping fish. This forum is such a great place to meet wonderful people that one can relate to. I kept aquariums for 10 years or so now but never joined anything online like a forum before. But knowing the Co-op team put this together and seeing all the great people here, I knew I had to join. 

I hope you continue finding joy in your aquarium and that you can find that larger aquarium @Nini! Thank you for sharing this post with us.