Getting out of the hobby forever

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

... I just noticed a lot of threads like this over the past year.

Actually, I've been going about 4 or 5 years now, and this is not a recent trend. When I was in to SW aquaria 12 or so years ago, it was the same. Just check the buy and sell for used equipment. There are usually 100 ads in the paper each week.
The reasons are likely as many, with some people being frustrated, others bored, newer exciting hobbies, expanding families, etc.

I know I've recently been spending more time out on my bike, so a downgrade in tanks is my route. I guess things just "come up". Always have, always will.
Realistically we don't want it to end. That's where we get all the good deals on used stuff!!