dreams Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Who has taken a break from fish keeping? Why, What did you gain and was it worth it? I'm at a point in life (finishing university in a couple of weeks) where I'm thinking about what to do next. I want to travel outside NZ, so it may mean I wont be keeping fish for a while, unless fish can go on trips too I've heard of people taking breaks from the hobby for long periods i.e. 5 years + So, why did you do it, what did you gain, and was it worth it/did you need to stop keeping fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I had a break of about 25 years. I wasnt caring for the fish and breeding them as I needed to do and started loosing specie that we had here. The time was right. My daughter bought some guppies and I was away again. At the moment, I cant be bothered breeding again and the time is right for another break as again, through lack of breeding, I am starting to loose specie again. With the fish I keep (Killis) I have several that no-one else keeps and other people are not as interested as I. This of course spoils the enjoyment. If they become a chore, get rid of them and if your planing on travel, do it as you can always get them back again at any time. Life changes all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 The biggest problem with taking a break is questioning if you will find the same species again when you get back into it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 The biggest problem with taking a break is questioning if you will find the same species again when you get back into it.. /agree I had a 1 year break while I was overseas - only had two tanks at that stage - I got rid of the more tempremental fish and got my sister and nephews to look after the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amethyst Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 We've taken a 8 year break. Kids came along and required the bedroom space the fish were in :lol: , I was also working full time. I'm not working anymore and I'm bored so getting right back into the swing of it (as soon as we get the insurance money to replace the tanks we lost that is :roll: ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I stopped in 1999 when I came to NZ. I was a student and moved around alot, flatting in different house etc.. Now I've finally got my residency, a secure job and a nice place to live so started the hobby again last year.. In all those years I really missed keeping fish but was never really able to.. sooo satisfying to get into it again though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I kept goldfish as a teenager but got rid of them when I went to uni. I think it was a great of five years then got the itch. Then three months after that I found native fish and ditched the goldfish again! I think that was five years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I took a 3 year break while at uni, now I'm straight back into it and loving it. Feels so good to be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I went from a 5' tank with a bunch of cool big fish to a 3' planted tank when I moved out of home and went flatting, and also had about 4 months with no fish when I went overseas and decided to move to Hamilton when I got back. Sometimes it can be good, sometimes it can be bad. Its taken me about 8 years to get hold of another black aro since I sold my last one, but at least now I'm settled in my own house and will be able to house it for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I gave it up for a few years after a big relationship bust up meant I had to move towns and move in with my mother. I couldnt keep tanks there so put them in storage until I got myself sorted. Finally got a place and did the bachelor thing that involved too much drinking and partying and didnt have time for the tanks. When I finally got myself straightened out I set up my tanks and my collections just grew and grew. I am now at the point where my first child is not too far away and I am in the process of cutting down a little. My biggest fear is my plant collections. I have collected almost every type of crypt available in NZ and I know I wont be giving them up in a hurry. I dont think I will every get rid of my fish/plants ever totally unless I am unable to care for them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 When I moved here from California 10 years ago, I left a fishroom and breeding tanks. I didn't fully realise what I'd be giving up when I got here so when I decided to get back into it four years ago I was crushed to realise I couldn't get Satanoperca leucosticta and Herichthys carpintis. Then I nearly cried to think that I sold my beautiful pair of true red G. surinamensis. Might never see that type of fish again since they are almost lost due to hybridisation. Giving up on the larger fish has made me take on a whole new challenge with the smaller fish, and more plants so that is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I took a break of about 12 years as with 3 children under 5 I was too busy. I'd always had male fighters when I did have tanks going and when I started up again I purchased my first female fighter and I've never looked back. In the last few months I have started to increase the variety of fish I keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreams Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 wow, thanks for all the experiences! I honestly can't imagine not keeping fish, but yea I guess if I end up not giving them the proper care, then I will be giving up the hobby for a while...will have to see where I end up, so many decisions to make! I will be starting my architecture career soon and I plan to do it well It's great to see that people are still able to get back into it after many years though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 woow so many intersting story about this hobby.. i could remember i did give up fish 2month ago when i was playin hard out pokeronline and won some cash..that lasted me 2 weeks , didnt think of any fish for 2 weeks.. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 And there we have it folks: the cure to a fishkeeping addiction is online gambling! :lol: Finally, there is hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeyedfrog Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Well I don't know about that. If I won some money I would be planning my next tank/fish room :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amethyst Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 And there we have it folks: the cure to a fishkeeping addiction is online gambling! :lol: Finally, there is hope. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 :lol: :lol: :lol: i gambling every weekend, its much harder work than changing water tank..we shld all take a break some time. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreams Posted November 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I find cars pretty addictive too :oops: If only I had more monies maybe I should try out gambling........jks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 if you quit cars I bet you would be able to take up gambling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 if you quit cars I bet you would be able to take up gambling something here sound abit ryhming, "quit cars play cards" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I find cars pretty addictive too :oops: especially in my house how i have 5 cars sitting on the front lawn/ community playground, and only 2 of them go... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amethyst Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 especially in my house how i have 5 cars sitting on the front lawn/ community playground, and only 2 of them go... :oops: hehehe, we've got 5 here too, but at least 4 of them go :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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