http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/is-this-the-most-popular-hobby-in-the-world/ Information And Resources For Anyone Interested In Aquarium Fish, Saltwater Aquariums, Tropical Fish, Home Aquariums. Aquarium Care, Aquarium Equipment And Much More. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:21:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/is-this-the-most-popular-hobby-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-25310 John Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:18:54 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/?p=526#comment-25310 Hello Justin. Yes, cars are a massive interest, yours truly being one of the many. I accept your comment on fishkeeping and China, I have little knowledge of marine aquarium distribution for that area. I have received comments/Emails from the US/Canada/European areas and it seems reasonable that, taking into account the relative prosperity of these areas, the marine hobby will prosper there. Wherever marine aquariums are it has to be good in my opinion. They are not cheap to buy or run, so the aquarist should in most cases have a genuine interest. This leads to awareness of nature and even conservation. Perhaps one day marine aquariums will be a 'seed bank' for the wild reefs. Hello Justin.
Yes, cars are a massive interest, yours truly being one of the many. I accept your comment on fishkeeping and China, I have little knowledge of marine aquarium distribution for that area. I have received comments/Emails from the US/Canada/European areas and it seems reasonable that, taking into account the relative prosperity of these areas, the marine hobby will prosper there. Wherever marine aquariums are it has to be good in my opinion. They are not cheap to buy or run, so the aquarist should in most cases have a genuine interest. This leads to awareness of nature and even conservation. Perhaps one day marine aquariums will be a ‘seed bank’ for the wild reefs.

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/is-this-the-most-popular-hobby-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-25304 Justin Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:13:01 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/?p=526#comment-25304 I think there are a few other hobbies worldwide that may outnumber marine fish keeping. Automotive related hobbies are worldwide and the numbers are quite staggering. From the countless magazines, television shows, movies, car shows, and stores related to cars as a hobby (opposed to simply a mode of transportation). I also believe that the fish keeping hobby is much more popular in Asia (China, Hong Kong for example) than in Europe. While Europe may be more visible outside the country, especially in terms of research. Fish keeping in China is extremely popular. I mean, even their restaurants usually have both show tanks and fish keeping for meals. I think there are a few other hobbies worldwide that may outnumber marine fish keeping. Automotive related hobbies are worldwide and the numbers are quite staggering. From the countless magazines, television shows, movies, car shows, and stores related to cars as a hobby (opposed to simply a mode of transportation). I also believe that the fish keeping hobby is much more popular in Asia (China, Hong Kong for example) than in Europe. While Europe may be more visible outside the country, especially in terms of research. Fish keeping in China is extremely popular. I mean, even their restaurants usually have both show tanks and fish keeping for meals.

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