All my friends who keep fishes are more mature, not dumb, but whenever facing problems, they always firstly calm down and resolve step by step. Why are aquarist like this? I think because while they are taking care of their fishes, they are “forced” to be more patient.

• v  After being an aquarist, you will start to enjoy solitude more

Taking care of fishes is not a one-go thing, you will need to wait the water is steady, wait for the process of nitrifying bacteria, and always keep your eyes on the eco-system in your tank, from zero to a small pond, or perhaps, to decay. Among all the pets, keeping fishes requires patience the most, comparing with dogs or cats, which can interactive, being an aquarist are more likely to be an observer, a different feeling only aquarist can understand. you will enjoy some spare time alone, observing the eco world that you created yourself, and absorb yourself inside the solitude.

• v  After being an aquarist, you will start to think more

Fishes are so fragile, could get disease without any notice, after failing again and again, aquarists will have to study more to avoid making any small mistakes, so you can save more and more lives. During this period, you will respect and become a thinker to meaning of life.

• v  After being an aquarist, you will start to study more

Many people, first come to aquarium, might only got attracted by the beauty of fishes, they barely study each species. But when get into it, you won’t stop studying more, for example if you are a fan of Arowana, you will have to learn its habits, preference,  temperature, food etc. You will be so proud of keeping a healthy, colorful, active fish, then you can say you are a expert.

So, after being an aquarist, what differences happen to you?