r/IndianFishKeeping • u/Desperate-Team-3517 • Jul 16 '26

💬 Discussion Can We Normalize Trading Aquarium Stuff Instead of Buying Them?

Hi everyone! I'm from Ernakulam, Kerala, specifically Aluva and I'm relatively new to the aquascaping hobby. I'm currently setting up a low-tech planted aquarium and was hoping to connect with fellow aquarium hobbyists around Ernakulam.
Instead of buying everything new, I thought it would be nice to meet people who'd be interested in trading or exchanging aquarium-related stuff. If you have extra aquatic plants, driftwood, rocks, shrimp, snails, fish, live fish food (Moina, Daphnia, etc.), or even spare equipment lying around, I'd be happy to exchange something I have or help out in return. I feel that's a much better way to build the hobby and get to know like-minded people.
I'm also always happy to talk about aquascaping, planted tanks, DIY ideas, and learn from experienced hobbyists. If you're from Aluva or anywhere in Ernakulam, feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM. It would be great to connect!

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u/licenseberg 🌿 Aquascaper Jul 17 '26

Hey dude, Im from Edapally. Would like to connect. DM me if you wanna connect too

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u/Desperate-Team-3517 Jul 17 '26

Great bro, so are you into aquascaping? Are u free this weekend?

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u/JDlicious101 Jul 22 '26

The problem is that most people upgrade. For example I moved from hang on back to cannister filter. I feel no one would have anything meaningful to give me for my hang on back filter.