Pretty narrow and sexist view in my humble opinion. :O)It’s rare you see a woman spend there money on aquariums. Men have a higher tendacy to get involved in hobbies such as reef tanks. Some woman look at it as a waste of money
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Pretty narrow and sexist view in my humble opinion. :O)It’s rare you see a woman spend there money on aquariums. Men have a higher tendacy to get involved in hobbies such as reef tanks. Some woman look at it as a waste of money
All my hobbies are expensive...I'd say 90/10 to 80/20 is pretty accurate for my own personal experience of genders and reef tanks.
I don't think women are less capable than men in the hobby, but I do think there is truth to the stereotype that men are generally much more willing to spend money in expensive hobbies.
In my case the owner of my LFS is a couple but the female is the one that does most of everything. She's very knowledgeable and because of her, I got started in this hobby. Any questions/issues I have, I call her and she helps me out. She does everything from plumming and tank set up to maintenance and sustainability of corals.The owner of my LFS is a woman - she started a tank maintenance business and then opened the store a few years ago. It's an awesome store and she's a great resource to the local community - we need more people like her!
Mine as well, but then I ask him about guns and he forgets the subject!Female reefer here. My husband is actually the one who is aways complaining on how much money I spend on the hobby.
In all my years in reefing, I came to realize it’s very much like underwater gardening. It takes research and patience, just like terrestrial gardening does. My wife is interested in helping me and does get involved from time to time.
This hobby draws all ages, genders and races across the planet. It’s a universal inquisitiveness of our oceans and the life in it that brought us here. This is truly a very unique hobby and there is nothing like it. Learning always, understanding, responsible, sharing and caring.
I’m glad all of you are here.
Me as wellLady Reefer, joining the conversation. My husband FREAKED OUT at the money I have spent. I had a friend that helped me set up my first 120, so much of the cost was reduced or hidden. Building my new 180 at the moment - he is doing the plumbing . . .
I think he finally realized that I was going to do this whether he was in or out, so might as well be ok with it.
I have been very surprised at the male - female ratio in this hobby, but have never felt unwelcome. It takes a lot of smarts to do this hobby for sure, so doesn't matter if you are male or female, just have to be able to learn learn learn, make mistakes and then learn more. I love it! And yes - I still hide what I spend. I would much rather blow money on my tank than shoes or clothes or whatever else
Mine as well, but then I ask him about guns and he forgets the subject!
Ooh, don’t get me wrong... I love the guns as well but he always likes to go off on tangents about them and which one he “needs” now. LolLol. I can't do that because I am guilty with the guns also and also with the cars. So my fish tanks are the only ones that get the complaining. He used to love the tanks also but he got tired of waisting money on them.
I need to find myself a reefer lady.How dare you assume my gender!
This party sucks. It's all dudes!
Seriously.I need to find myself a reefer lady.