Yes Helene: You are doing a great job in your home country and here, in our project, for other regions, too.
Most aquarists only want to have fun, not work. You engage in information and education. And it’s rewarding. I know, there are many days when you see the work only. But then, suddenly, there is a reply, and you see: It was worthwhile.
But it’s an ongoing process. Many aquarists change their favourites every year; they must have them all, first the barbs, then the cichlids, then the labyrinths and so on. Behaving more steadily, keeping a friendship over years, being not attracted by every fashion is not usual for a hobbyist. That you do nevertheless, will make some people think about, and that’s a good thing to influence the hobby’s mentality.
So, congratulation, and – let’s go on!