Getting out of the hobby.
 

Anybody noticed how many people are shutting down their tanks and getting out of the hobby? Everyday it seems someone is selling off everything and getting out. I wonder if this trend is just here or everywhere.

Thought it was you too. It is one expensive hobby no doubt about it.

Times are tough for alot of people, and this hobby isn't cheap. True hobbiests may have to leave for a bit, but you will find alot get back in when it allows.

It is sad to see someone go, but whoever you are, I wish you the best of luck and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Some will likely try and come back before they *really* should. I don't name names though.

Nah, I'm a glutton for punishment. :lol:

:wink:

I've often contemplated shutting down too, due to financial reason's. BUT, no one wants to buy my tanks LOL Well, they just dont wana come up here and get them.

ya I know what you mean, I thought about shutting it down, just to move but then set back up again
NOT this guy is going to die REEFING.
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My Dream is to go to everyones house to see their tanks. But there will somepeople that won't let me see their tank:sad: now that could be looked at as a STALKER.....

A CREEPER that loves SALT

P.M. who it is so I don't ever let them in, just in case. Creeper's scare me!

Yes, unfortunately, in hard economic times & with lots of life changes happening to people, reefing becomes an unaffordable luxury for some. Separations, divorces, lost jobs, moving, etc. can take a toll on reefers & their will/ability to stay with the addiction.

It seems to take people who are OCD or just plain stubborn to keep at it through good times & bad.

We did notice that while lots of people were at J&L this Boxing Day sales, the rush was over in the first hour & a half for livestock and most of the buyerrs were in the low hundreds range, rather than in the high hundreds like in past years.