More male than female aquarists? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

jdsunflower · 05-10-2008, 07:44 AM

Count me as another female aquarist. (Any other Ottawa ladies out there in the hobby? Feel free to contact me!) It is fun that this interest crosses genders. The internet (and nicknames) also serve to blur the lines.
JD

gsongy · 05-10-2008, 09:11 AM

Why does it matter? If you love fish, it should not matter if there are millions or you are the only one, as long as you are happy.

Later, Gerald

Sahabo · 05-10-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsongy

Why does it matter? If you love fish, it should not matter if there are millions or you are the only one, as long as you are happy.

Later, Gerald

I agree, Gerald, it doesn't matter. People should absolutely do what they love, no matter who else is doing it. And I don't think anyone here, male or female, would let gender keep them from doing what makes them happy!

I'm just too curious for my own good

**Devilishturtles** · 05-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Nothing wrong with being curious! I am another female aquarist. If you want a poll I'll get one set up for you.

Edit: Poll is set up, lets vote!

Sahabo · 05-10-2008, 12:35 PM

Cool! Thanks Lindsay

**roka64** · 05-10-2008, 01:38 PM

I agree, this is a great poll!

cmor1701d · 05-11-2008, 10:41 AM

As a personal observation, my male friends are much less interested in my reef tank than my female friends

BUT, as for setting up a reef tank, my female friends would rather just look at mine. When I go away I always have a female friend tend to my tank.

Sahabo · 05-12-2008, 08:58 AM

The poll is excellent! But I'm still wondering what other people think about my initial question about the aquarium hobby in general.

**Devilishturtles** · 05-12-2008, 12:00 PM

When I went to MACNA for the two years I attended, there were definitley more guys there than girls, but it wasn't an overwhelming majority. Of course, that is a saltwater only event, so that could be why.

When I used to work at walmart in the pet dept, I would get way more women than men, so.... I dunno.

I think maybe it's equal in who owns aquariums, but maybe men are the ones who join forums to wonder how they can beef something up or make it bigger? lol

CatatonicBug · 05-12-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilishturtles

I think maybe it's equal in who owns aquariums, but maybe men are the ones who join forums to wonder how they can beef something up or make it bigger? lol

I was actually thinking the opposite... It would seem to me that men are less willing to "stop and ask for directions" by looking online for help. Then again, the anonymity of the online experience might make this more welcoming for men than asking for help at a LFS. Of course there is the idea that there are more men online than women, since computers are used by more men than women.

I dunno! It could go either way.

View Poll Results: What gender are you?
Female - Freshwater Only	28	24.78%
Female - Saltwater Only	5	4.42%
Female - Freshwater and Saltwater	10	8.85%
Male - Freshwater Only	37	32.74%
Male - Saltwater Only	22	19.47%
Male - Saltwater and Freshwater	11	9.73%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

05-10-2008, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,773 Images: 17	Nothing wrong with being curious! I am another female aquarist. If you want a poll I'll get one set up for you. Edit: Poll is set up, lets vote! __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

05-10-2008, 12:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sahabo Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 357	Cool! Thanks Lindsay __________________ -Heidi 5.5 gallon tank 1 Male Betta named Corwin

05-10-2008, 01:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	I agree, this is a great poll! __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,358 Images: 43	As a personal observation, my male friends are much less interested in my reef tank than my female friends BUT, as for setting up a reef tank, my female friends would rather just look at mine. When I go away I always have a female friend tend to my tank. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

05-10-2008, 07:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
jdsunflower Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: ottawa Posts: 45	Count me as another female aquarist. (Any other Ottawa ladies out there in the hobby? Feel free to contact me!) It is fun that this interest crosses genders. The internet (and nicknames) also serve to blur the lines. JD

05-10-2008, 09:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
gsongy Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metairie, LA. Posts: 54	Why does it matter? If you love fish, it should not matter if there are millions or you are the only one, as long as you are happy. Later, Gerald

05-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sahabo Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 357	The poll is excellent! But I'm still wondering what other people think about my initial question about the aquarium hobby in general. __________________ -Heidi 5.5 gallon tank 1 Male Betta named Corwin Last edited by Sahabo; 05-12-2008 at 09:04 AM.

05-12-2008, 12:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,773 Images: 17	When I went to MACNA for the two years I attended, there were definitley more guys there than girls, but it wasn't an overwhelming majority. Of course, that is a saltwater only event, so that could be why. When I used to work at walmart in the pet dept, I would get way more women than men, so.... I dunno. I think maybe it's equal in who owns aquariums, but maybe men are the ones who join forums to wonder how they can beef something up or make it bigger? lol __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

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