The contests might bring people back. I work in a pet store and seen the down fall, but I still have people coming in asking about what fish are best for their tanks, mostly small tanks and want a goldfish for said tiny tank or a bowl. I love this hobby a lot, but work has me beat with all the night shifts, which keep me from maintaining my tanks..Only have 2 days off and I use those only free days to relax or just sleep. I joined this site a few years ago, when it was still pretty active and it sucks seeing people stop getting on.