| OK so you've decided on a hobby you want to | | | | If you check online, there are many groups, |
| get involved in. You decided to start a freshwater | | | | particularly in forums where you can really throw |
| fish aquarium, you've researched it thoroughly | | | | yourself in and get totally involved in discussions, |
| which only took you several hours, you've done | | | | question and answer sessions or just general chat. |
| the set up and now you're all alone with no one | | | | On these forums you'll find experienced fish |
| to share the ongoing experience with. | | | | aquarium enthusiasts, novices and even those |
| This happens to quite a few people out there. | | | | who haven't yet started but who are checking |
| They have all the enthusiasm and excitement | | | | out the scene first to see if it's for them or not. |
| which goes with starting a hobby and then they | | | | To find a relevant fish forum just tap relevant |
| find after actually starting it that none of their | | | | words into a search engine like, "aquarium fish |
| friends and family are into it. That's ok because | | | | enthusiast forum," or "aquarium forum." |
| we're all different and all like different things to | | | | So after starting a tropical freshwater fish |
| get involved with, that's fine. | | | | aquarium don't go it alone. Get involved online or |
| But you need other like minded folk to share your | | | | offline if you have such a group nearby. You'll love |
| ideas, thoughts and experiences with. You can do | | | | sharing with other folk doing just what you are |
| that offline or online, it's up to you. Offline there | | | | doing and you'll learn lots more about stuff which |
| are sometimes groups who get together every | | | | you'd never thought of before. So go on, check it |
| week or month to do just that - share their | | | | out and get chatting to new like minded friends |
| experiences. You may have one such group in | | | | today. |
| your area, though you may not. | | | | |