Watching an aquarium has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate, indicating that they are ideal for relaxation. Many people like to bring nature into their homes by adding plants and flowers, but the addition of some colorful fish in a display tank can also help health and wellbeing. It also makes for a great talking point amongst your guests. Let’s take a look at some unusual ways to display your fish and how to care for your new pets.
Under The Stairs
Should you have some space under your staircase, this is a perfect place to store a beautiful beginner’s aquarium. Have it designed to fit the space exactly to make it into a nice feature as your guests enter your home, or just measure the space and buy to fit. New aquarium owners can add some blue and red Neon Tetra fish to their new aquarium as these are easy to care for. They are best kept in a group and only grow to 2.2 cm in length therefore will not require much space. Add some plants and places for them to hide to keep them amused. Don’t worry if you don’t spend much time looking at your fish, they will likely recognize your face the next time they see you.
Around Your Fireplace
The surrounding element of your fireplace can be replaced with a custom aquarium for a statement centerpiece in your living room. This extremely modern addition can be filled with driftwood, trees and lots of places for fish to play, bringing the ocean into your home. Alternatively, should you find you don’t use your fire often, you can place your fish tank put your aquarium in the center of the fireplace. As this aquarium is likely to be large, koi fish are ideal as they have plenty of space to swim around. However, koi don’t mix well with other fish as they are quite large and messy. Remember that indoor koi enjoy light for around 8 to 12 hours per day and temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
In The Bathroom
After a long day, what better way to relax than by taking a hot bubble bath. You can add to the ambience in your bathroom by building your aquarium into one of the walls. A smaller version of this can be created by adding a tank to a side table by the bath. The aquarium lights will reflect across your bathroom to create an underwater effect; perfect for feeling like you are floating in the ocean along with your fishy friends. To add to the effect, add some patterned Angelfish to watch as you soak in your bath. These can grow up to 10 inches in length so ensure you have enough space for them to grow and move around. They can be territorial therefore may be best kept amongst their own species.
A beautiful aquarium can add a little extra to any living space and can brighten an otherwise simple room. They can also help add some peace and calm to the home, making them fantastic pets to own.
