Fishkeeping has become very popular in the U.S. with over 7.4 million households owning aquarium fish. There are five main reasons for their popularity: they have therapeutic effects for conditions like Alzheimer's; watching fish can help reduce stress; aquariums are good for children's development and education; fish make beautiful home decorations; and they provide peace and harmony as pets that make no noise unlike dogs or cats.

1. Why we love Fish

2. Fishkeeping
According to studies conducted in America, aquarium fish
are the second most popular pet in the U.S. with more than
7.4 million American households keeping aquarium fish. Ever
since the world’s first public fish tank was exhibited in 1853,
America and the rest of the world have become obsessed
with aquariums and fish.

3. Have you ever wondered why aquariums and aquarium fish are such a
success in America and other countries? Here are five reasons why:

4. Therapeutic effects
Research studies have shown that aquariums have
therapeutic effects. This was proven by researchers from
Purdue University who studied the effects of showing
aquariums with colorful fish to Alzheimer’s patients, and
found that both their behavior and eating habits changed.
The study showed that those who had contact with
aquariums and fish were more relaxed, alert and were
eating more food than before.

5. Stress relief
Many people feel stressed because they have tight
schedules to keep and a ton of things to do at home, at
school and at work. Regular looking at an aquarium causes
blood pressure to go down helping you to calm your nerves.
The calmness, silence and motions of aquarium fish have a
soothing effect on any stressed-out person. What are you
likely to find in the waiting room of a doctor’s office or a
dentist’s office? An aquarium, of course! Fish tanks are used
by doctors to reduce patients’ anxiety.

7. Good for children
If you have a hyperactive child, fishkeeping is the calming
solution you’ve been looking for. Fish tanks are also a great
way to help children get better grades at school. Studies
have actually shown that students who have aquarium fish
at home tend to perform better in math and oral exams
than their peers with no pets or aquarium.

8. Both parents and teachers can use a fish tank and aquarium
fish to teach their children to appreciate and care for the
nature. It is also an effective way to reduce the fear of
animals in children. A fish tank will also foster your
children’s creativity if you allow them to help you set it up.
By assigning chores to children, such as feeding the fish,
you will also teach them discipline.

10. Decoration
An aquarium is a beautiful addition to every home and any
other venue displaying fish as a decoration. With the right
lighting and appealing decor, your home will be sure to
inspire envy from your friends.

11. Harmony
As fish swim in water, they make no sounds at all. That way,
you can have a pet and enjoy peace and harmony at the
same time. Unlike cats, fish don’t meow.
Animals have always been considered man’s companions.
Compared to other pets, the benefits of keeping aquarium
fish are very high.

12. If you don’t believe it, get an aquarium, and enjoy the
five reasons why aquarium fish are great pets to keep
instead of a dog or cat.
Fishkeeping is fantastic!

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