More male than female aquarists? - Page 3 - Aquarium Advice

Skyrmir · 05-12-2008, 12:14 PM

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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

Yes, but the women join because it's a social medium on a subject they already enjoy. I have to say I'm still impressed by the heterogeneous audience that this hobby has. Mainly because it is a hobby and not just a pet or an ornament. Keeping fish successfully (even astoundingly from the pictures I've seen here) takes more than feeding a cat or walking a dog. It's a complex activity that requires attention to detail. Just about any other activity like it ends up attracting men or women, very rarely both.

CatatonicBug · 05-12-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyrmir

It's a complex activity that requires attention to detail. Just about any other activity like it ends up attracting men or women, very rarely both.

I think the draw for men is the technical aspect of it. Adjusting things that you can't necessarily see to make life flourish, and playing with the harware, and the DIY stuff. But the artistic side of it is probably what draws more women, with the beauty of the tank layouts and the colors of plants and fish, along with the corals and other inverts, along with the miracle of life itself. It has aspects of hobbies that are traditionally male (like cars) or female (like sewing) mixed into one activity. It's also not overly messy or dirty, and still can require some "manly" heavy lifting at times.

**roka64** · 05-12-2008, 01:01 PM

I got into it because I like the color of SW fish and I enjoy a lot of them when I SCUBA.

Sahabo · 05-12-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyrmir

I have to say I'm still impressed by the heterogeneous audience that this hobby has...Just about any other activity like it ends up attracting men or women, very rarely both.

That's nice to hear! Maybe that's one of the reasons that I've been completely taken in by it...I tend to like activities that attract a variety of people.

catmel · 05-14-2008, 08:30 PM

Didnt know there were so few female aquarists .. especially saltwater

JustOneMore20 · 05-14-2008, 11:41 PM

On this forum, there alot of females, but there are other forums I visit that are probably half/half (male and female).

I do see alot more guys who have sw tanks (especially reefs).

I'm a female freshie for now, but I plan to have a reef eventually.

mitcore · 05-27-2008, 03:36 AM

female here and fresh water for me LOL i want a marine tank

marchmaxima · 05-27-2008, 11:14 PM

The other 2 australian-based forums I semi-frequently visit seem to hav attracted more males than females (or active participants anyway).

I don't know if that's just my perception here and I have no actual evidence to back that up. It just seems that way.

AA "appears" pretty even, IMO.

pat8you · 05-28-2008, 03:15 PM

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I got into it because I like the color of SW fish and...

I'm with you. I really like the colors and patterns on SW fish. The corals are great as well. I don't like having anything dull in my tank.

whiddett · 05-28-2008, 07:48 PM

I just added my vote and its 66% men so far

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

05-12-2008, 01:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,380 Images: 12	I got into it because I like the color of SW fish and I enjoy a lot of them when I SCUBA. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-14-2008, 08:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
catmel Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 81	Didnt know there were so few female aquarists .. especially saltwater __________________ Working on a 55 gal FOWLR set up. Excited!!

05-14-2008, 11:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
JustOneMore20 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,095 Images: 8	On this forum, there alot of females, but there are other forums I visit that are probably half/half (male and female). I do see alot more guys who have sw tanks (especially reefs). I'm a female freshie for now, but I plan to have a reef eventually. __________________ ~Kristin~ 5 planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g; 10g Shell Dwelling Cichlid tank, 5.5g fry tank My links to pics: My 40g breeder log, My tanks blog

05-27-2008, 03:36 AM	#27 (permalink)
mitcore Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 23	female here and fresh water for me LOL i want a marine tank __________________ I own 5 tanks 2 of them are breeders and 2 are com tanks and the other one is for my sons

05-27-2008, 11:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 506	The other 2 australian-based forums I semi-frequently visit seem to hav attracted more males than females (or active participants anyway). I don't know if that's just my perception here and I have no actual evidence to back that up. It just seems that way. AA "appears" pretty even, IMO. __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank

05-28-2008, 07:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
whiddett Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 64	I just added my vote and its 66% men so far __________________ My Rio 125 setup and list of fish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...tml#post860867 My Vision 260 setup and list of fish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...tml#post874349

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