Aquariums Are A Proven Way To Lower Stress And High Blood Pressure
David Slone
May 12, 2008
While the keeping of decorative fish tanks can be traced back to the Sumerians five thousand years ago, it was not until the 1950's and the introduction of the ubiquitous "goldfish bowl" that fish keeping for decorative purposes became a hobby within the financial range of the average person.
It was not long before this relaxing hobby caught on and within ten years the introduction of acrylic tanks to replace the heavier and less versatile glass tanks created a new form of pet keeping that had many advantages over the traditional forms of animal companions. The new type of tank material could be molded and formed into many shapes and sizes to better fit into a multitude of decors.
Greater knowledge of the specific needs of different fish allows not only the keeping of fresh water fish but also the maintaining of tanks for the more colorful salt water varieties of fish.
Besides the relatively minor upkeep in maintaining a healthy tank of fish you will not have to work at keeping your residence cleaned up of fur or litter. Once the equipment is set up there is little need to do more than feed daily and clean it out or change the water occasionally. Unless you have an exotic piranha, you will not have to worry about your pet fish attacking a visitor or family member and creating an expensive lawsuit.
While one can create very detailed and varied fish tanks with multiple breeds of fish and aquatic vegetation, even a simple tank of goldfish, guppies or a lone male betta can afford you hours of peaceful contemplation as you watch them function in their watery environment. This simple form of entertainment has been proven to lower stress levels and high blood pressure. Watching fish move about their environment has a similar physiological effect to the stroking of a dog or cat without the danger of being accidentally clawed or bitten.
The almost mesmerizing movement of fish about their tank helps the mind settle down to a more normal wave level and give you the time to find that still place within yourself to contemplate the beauty of this planet through the slow movement of a few of its beautiful creatures.
Learn more about aquarium fish at TheHomeAquarium.com. We have a growing database of information about the care and upkeep of various types of fish. One of my personal favories is the Blue Ram Cichlid which is a very beautiful fish.
Before you decide what type of fish to get for your aquarium visit TheHomeAquarium.com and read about the different types of fish and check out their needs and learn about their behaviour. We even have pictures to help you decide.
Written by Wm Douglas Mefford for David Slone
It was not long before this relaxing hobby caught on and within ten years the introduction of acrylic tanks to replace the heavier and less versatile glass tanks created a new form of pet keeping that had many advantages over the traditional forms of animal companions. The new type of tank material could be molded and formed into many shapes and sizes to better fit into a multitude of decors.
Greater knowledge of the specific needs of different fish allows not only the keeping of fresh water fish but also the maintaining of tanks for the more colorful salt water varieties of fish.
Besides the relatively minor upkeep in maintaining a healthy tank of fish you will not have to work at keeping your residence cleaned up of fur or litter. Once the equipment is set up there is little need to do more than feed daily and clean it out or change the water occasionally. Unless you have an exotic piranha, you will not have to worry about your pet fish attacking a visitor or family member and creating an expensive lawsuit.
While one can create very detailed and varied fish tanks with multiple breeds of fish and aquatic vegetation, even a simple tank of goldfish, guppies or a lone male betta can afford you hours of peaceful contemplation as you watch them function in their watery environment. This simple form of entertainment has been proven to lower stress levels and high blood pressure. Watching fish move about their environment has a similar physiological effect to the stroking of a dog or cat without the danger of being accidentally clawed or bitten.
The almost mesmerizing movement of fish about their tank helps the mind settle down to a more normal wave level and give you the time to find that still place within yourself to contemplate the beauty of this planet through the slow movement of a few of its beautiful creatures.
Learn more about aquarium fish at TheHomeAquarium.com. We have a growing database of information about the care and upkeep of various types of fish. One of my personal favories is the Blue Ram Cichlid which is a very beautiful fish.
Before you decide what type of fish to get for your aquarium visit TheHomeAquarium.com and read about the different types of fish and check out their needs and learn about their behaviour. We even have pictures to help you decide.
Written by Wm Douglas Mefford for David Slone
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