FrozenFins Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Ever since I joined this hobby (little over a year ago) I have been looking for a forum to post pictures, questions and answers. And then cory mentioned this forum in a live stream and all my probelms were solved. It used to be that I would ask a question to a random forum and I would be lucky if I even got one answer to the question. Now I get multiple answers from multiple nerms. I love this FishTube community. In this community you could put a goldfish in a bowl (not saying you should), and then relize you did wrong and ask for help. And instead of being absoloutley bullied you get helped out. This is a place where you can admit your mistakes, and not have to fear judgement. I love being able to help people out who are new to this hobby. Edited June 1, 2021 by James Black 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSamsell Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, James Black said: Ever since I joined this hobby (little over a year ago) I have been looking for a forum to post pictures, questions and answers. And then cory mentioned this forum in a live stream and all my probelms were solved. It used to be that I would ask a question to a random forum and I would be lucky if I even got one answer to the question. Now I get multiple answers from multiple nerms. I love going to the forum when I'm bored and just being a total nerm. Like when my science teacher is tryna make jokes about the periodic table, instead of pretending to laugh I go to the forum and answer questions. I love this FishTube community. In this community you could put a goldfish in a bowl (not saying you should), and then relize you did wrong and ask for help. And instead of being absoloutley bullied you get helped out. This is a place where you can admit your mistakes, and not have to fear judgement. I love being able to help people out who are new to this hobby. I've only been in the hobby for about 14 months now & can relate to what you are saying. There are many sources to review on aquarium knowledge, but this Forum has a great number of folks, many of which whom have decades of experience, that eagerly share their knowledge, for hours each and every day. That is very commendable in my book. Before I ventured into this hobby, I read/watched everything that I could get my hands on and still probably only know a small fraction of what is really "to know". What I do know is that we all can contribute, in some fashion, & regardless of our experience level. Starting with the basics and slowly progressing in experience, while remembering to have fun in the process; since this is supposed to be an enjoyable hobby. Personally, am very grateful for the vast knowledge here and it's a comfort knowing that a question can be asked & answered very quickly. I also feel that Cory hit a home run with this endeavor and am happy to help do my small part as an individual member of the NERM team. Welcome to the hobby & the Forum......Keep up the enthusiasm, BTW. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) I really enjoy the cycle of knowledge. You spend a bunch of time learning something, trying it firsthand, and then you get to the point where you are helping others with the same topic. This helps you refine your thoughts, and give others the advice that you wished that you would have heard when learning. When I was doing programming classes in college, nothing helped my own progress more than when I was a TA for some LISP classes. Edited November 20, 2020 by Streetwise 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpsandfish Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Ok - what is a nerm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harpsandfish said: Ok - what is a nerm? It is a fish nerd. @Cory was a bit tongue tied for moment in a recent live stream and accidentally invented a new word. If you are a member of this forum, you are a nerm.🙂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpsandfish Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Daniel said: It is a fish nerd. @Cory was a bit tongue tied for moment in a recent live stream and accidentally invented a new word. If you are a member of this forum, you are a nerm.🙂 i thought a nerm was someone that seems like a normal person but when with other fishkeepers they are a nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ange Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, quirkylemon103 said: i thought a nerm was someone that seems like a normal person but when with other fishkeepers they are a nerd That's the gist of it. I've really enjoyed being a member of this community. My SO and our friends will listen to me when I get excited about fish stuff but they just don't "get" it the way y'all do. There are also some facets to this that remind me of my time back in some old RuneScape communities 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMWNDSR83 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Sadly, this is pretty much the sum total of my social life. I love it though, since I'm able to constantly learn more for when I have the money to act on it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 i think nerm needs a wiki page anyone up for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Here is where the term originated, thanks to @StephenP2003 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua14 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 This forum has filled a hole in my life. 🤪 I have had tanks for years and it was just my dad and I. Then I found myself with health issues and in the hospital for a few months and I stumbled onto what is the online fish community. I never had social media before then. People in my family used to joke with me about having a "fishroom". I had absolutely no idea that it was actually a thing until I saw someone online post their own fishroom. From there I typed in fishroom on YouTube and discovered Cory's videos. The rest is history. I have a friend or two who keep fish, but I don't know anyone irl who are a bonafied nerms. Thanks to all you people! And @Cory for making this forum specifically. I thought I was the only crazy one for a few years there. 😭 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyTNBCkicker Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I just started into planted aquariums as well and have found this forum after hearing Cory mention it on a video. So glad to have this community for the support and expertise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted November 21, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 21, 2020 Glad everyone is enjoying it as much as I am. i like to unwind and read it at night mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 2 hours ago, James Black said: I love going to the forum when I'm bored and just being a total nerm 1 minute ago, ADMWNDSR83 said: pretty much the sum total of my social life This forum has been very beneficial for my mental health since I started working from home earlier this year. I live by myself and was completely isolated from any social interaction. Not that I got to talk about aquariums much at work. I would usually spend all day at my cubicle listening to old live streams and anticipating getting home to my tanks. I used to have my shrimp as my background on my monitors, opposed to my coworkers who usually had their children or dogs, hoping someone would ask about them. Now I can be right next to my tanks, have live streams going, have the forum pulled up on my laptop, and be ready to assist and learn all day. All while not having to worry about my boss walking by. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 This place is great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Joshua14 said: People in my family used to joke with me about having a "fishroom". when I tell my family that I talk to my fish and that I want a fish room they laugh. I feel your pain, lol Edited November 21, 2020 by James Black 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I love how kind and helpful everyone is here. I believe what Cory said in his intro video is exactly what’s happening. 😊 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I dunno.. it's a Saturday morning and due to fishkeeping in general and this forum in particular, instead of enjoying dolce far niente I am awaiting for a lot of hard manual labor ahead of me. A new big wooden aquarium stand is about to be delivered. To be maneuvered to a high floor, assembled and placed in its place (currently occupied by other furniture) by me. And it's not even for one of my tanks! 💔 ...But I will get a bigger tank too, that's a consolation... and doing nothing is not very enjoyable, actually... and keeping fishes is great to me... and being able to share and learn here is awesome... so I guess, yes, I love fishkeeping and this forum and community after all. ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Not much to add, love it here! Every day there is a lot of activity and every day I learn something here. Plus the vibe is so positive and friendly here, just great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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