How To Decorate Home Or Office With A Fish Tank Aquarium

A fish tank aquarium is not only beautiful, but it is fairly easy to maintain. Many people have fish tanks just because they feel that it puts them in the second world of our planet; that is the underwater world. It is a place that they can only go with special underwater equipment. Most people do not know that some doctors will recommend a patient to purchase a fish tank aquarium, for helping them cope with certain illnesses, for instance, watching fish swim in the aquarium soothes a person's nerves, and can lower a person’s blood pressure. They even help calm down children that are hyper.

Fish tank aquariums come in many different shapes, sizes, and thickness. The smallest fish tank is considered to be a fish bowl, which can be as small as a glass, or as large as a kitchen bowl. Usually people keep gold fish or Chinese Fighting fish in these, due to the fact that these types of fish do not require artificial air to live, however, the water should be changed once a week. One good thing today is that the aquarium industry has designed artificial air pumps that are small enough to fit inside a small fish bowl, which makes it easier to help maintain the fish.

Larger fish tank aquariums are purchased more for improving the looks of a person's home or office. The great thing about fish aquariums is that no matter where you put them, a fish tank will set off any type of dcor that you have, and with a little imagination, you can purchase underwater plants, and toys that will go well with your decor. Office aquariums are usually seen in many office buildings, especially at the dentist office, because the dentist realizes the calming effect it has on people's nerves.

There are two types of fish tank aquariums that you can purchase. The types mentioned above are fresh water, and you can also purchase a salt water aquarium for salt water fish. Salt water fish aquariums are a little harder to maintain because the PH in the water has to be at a constant reading at all times, plus the temperature of the water cannot be below a certain temperature for some salt water fish, and not above a certain temperature for other types of salt water fish. However if the fish aquarium is properly maintained you will not find a more beautiful, relaxing view of the ocean inhabitants anywhere.

You do not have to settle for just a rectangular fish tank any more. Today there are so many shapes to choose from. You can purchase inexpensive tanks that are circular, hexagonal, slim, and tall, and even fish tank aquariums that will fit in a corner of the room. Some people do not settle with the regular type of lighting that you get with a normal tank, but by changing the color of the light bulb, you can change the entire look of the aquarium. Some people have been known to purchase fish such as small neons and put a black light on the hood of the tank, just to see the effect of the blue or red streaks of light flashing across the aquarium in the dark.

No matter what type of fish tank aquarium you decide to purchase, you will have hours of enjoyment as you watch your fish swim and play in the tank. Some of the fish will become more of a pet and will come to the surface at feeding time, before you even begin to feed them. They may even follow your finger up and down or sideways, just to play with you.