SpaceButler
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hi.
I'm relatively new to fish keeping. I just started in October, so I guess that's less that half a year. I feel like I'm finally getting to a point where I can (competently) manage my tanks. I understand the basic chemistries in the water that I need to be aware of; good feeding practices; and basic illness and wound treatment.
I'm just feeling like I really want to know all the minute details that I can. I don't just want to be knowledgeable enough to run a tank, I want to be able to understand 100% all that I do. When I'm confronted with a conflict of action, I want to be able to make a decision based on facts about the hobby.
I'm really wondering about you advisors and experts out there. Please give me an idea here:
-How long have you been in the hobby?
-Is most of your knowledge from a)personal experience; b) conversing with other hobbyists and former experts; c) resources (books, training, etc).
-If it's from good resources, point me to some books please. I've been to the library and read a lot, but it seems that most of what I find is for beginners.
Is my best step to take a class on ichthyology? Help me get on the springboard furthering fish keeping beyond just a diversion.
TIA
I'm relatively new to fish keeping. I just started in October, so I guess that's less that half a year. I feel like I'm finally getting to a point where I can (competently) manage my tanks. I understand the basic chemistries in the water that I need to be aware of; good feeding practices; and basic illness and wound treatment.
I'm just feeling like I really want to know all the minute details that I can. I don't just want to be knowledgeable enough to run a tank, I want to be able to understand 100% all that I do. When I'm confronted with a conflict of action, I want to be able to make a decision based on facts about the hobby.
I'm really wondering about you advisors and experts out there. Please give me an idea here:
-How long have you been in the hobby?
-Is most of your knowledge from a)personal experience; b) conversing with other hobbyists and former experts; c) resources (books, training, etc).
-If it's from good resources, point me to some books please. I've been to the library and read a lot, but it seems that most of what I find is for beginners.
Is my best step to take a class on ichthyology? Help me get on the springboard furthering fish keeping beyond just a diversion.
TIA