Why do you love aquariums?

[Keeper]

This may have been covered before! Just wondering why everyone loves aquariums? What keeps you motivated to put the time and money into this hobby?

Personally, I just love the fact that I have created a "home" for my fish. I am responsible for their food, health and happiness! Also, I am amazed by fish and what they can do for the mind!

 

[Bearfan]

I'm a visual person, and I love to tinker with anything.

 

[William]

I have a god complex, So having a tiny world in a glass box whose's existance soley depends on me satisfies that requirement nicely.

 

[Hypostomus]

I love fish biology and behavior, and aquariums allow me to examine both in my own home.

And I like my fire shrimp too.

 

[ClamKnuckle]

I have a god complex, So having a tiny world in a glass box whose's existance soley depends on me satisfies that requirement nicely.

HAHA....I can't beat that answer

 

[Keeper]

I have a god complex, So having a tiny world in a glass box whose's existance soley depends on me satisfies that requirement nicely.

HAHA....I can't beat that answer

I don't even want to try to beat that!!!

Well put William

 

[dralarms]

Well I got the first one for the grandbabies to look at the goldfish. Then MTS set in. lol I need a bigger house. Nah, just need to plan things a little better. I am cutting back, getting rid of my 55 fw, my 26 bowfront sw and my 30 sw. (gotta make room for the 125 I just got) lol

 

[Sparky]

For me it's the total relaxation that I get when I sit in front of the tank and watch. Our tank is in a room all by itself. Sitting in front of the tank is a black leather reclining/massaging chair with a foot stool.

The fish swimming back and forth and just watching them do different things relaxes me to the point of sleep. If I have a hard day at work I just sit down there for about a half hour and I'm good to go.

I find my wife there most of the time. She loves it.

Mike

 

[Menagerie]

I really like William's answer.
Aside from that, it gives me something to talk to all of you about

 

[krap101]

it helps me make friends *group hug*

 

[myriam]

I just enjoy the fish--their behavior, personalities, looks, etc. I even enjoy having to deal with all their different needs (foods, water conditioners, etc.). Plus they provide my little kids with endless entertainment.

 

[TankGirl]

I like that I am able to help these creatures thrive, not just survive. I have them in my den to watch instead of the TV, and in my office to watch when I get stressed out. I like how each different tank setup, planted, not planted, rocky, dim, bright, etc. has its own beauty and unique appeal. Incredibly satisfying hobby, and I will never stop learning - there is too much to ever learn it all!