I watch them on YouTube and shop often online. Pretty much buy everything I can from them. About a year and a half ago I purchased 2 male crowntail Bettas, (2) .5 “aquariums” for bettas, sponge Bob pineapple/ skull for them to hide in and some gravel to match the fishes colors, anything that said it was for a Betta brought them home for my twin boy, which really I was more excited for than they were. I added the drops to some filtered water and fed them, fully cleaned their small enclosures twice weekly and grew to love those 2 fish. I was ignorant to believe that I was giving them proper care! As they grew I purchased a 3 gallon all in one kit for each of them, wanted a natural look so got some plants and rid of the colorful nightmare but still knew nothing about the cycle or disease… until my fish got fin rot. I went on Google search and found YouTube channels with so much different info my head could explode. I felt horrible for my fish friends! I went down a rabbit hole which was expensive. Until one day I was listening to Corey talk about sticking with 1 experienced persons advice that sounds right and makes sense for you. That there is no one right way or anyone who knows everything about this hobby. It changed everything for me that day. I have a whole fish room now and thankfully still have 1 of the 2 Bettas I started with. The other one passed last week of what I would say was old age bc they are well cared for in heavily planted ecosystems! I’m no longer frustrated and enjoy my fish and this hobby. I hatch my own live food now and even started breeding. I’m grateful for all of the Co-Op team. I will admit I am addicted to my hobby but I found my niche’ and try to support Aquarium Co-Op in any way that I can. I live on the east coast but I like to believe I do what I can to show my gratitude. Although I have never had the opportunity to meet any of the crew face to face, I feel like they are friends 🤣 They definitely have integrity and care about their customers and community. I trust what they teach and feel it comes from a genuine desire to see new hobbiest like myself thrive and enjoy fish keeping as much as they do. They just are a great group of people and I could go on and on with good things regarding Aquarium Co-Op but this is long enough so with that said.. tune in whether on here or YouTube especially if you’re new and can relate to my sad start!
