Video: Pet Fish pt. 1 and 2
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Loading ...Fish require less attention than a dog or cat, if you live a busy lifestyle and still want to adopt a pet, getting a few fish might be a good investment for you. In this video learn about the benefits of owning fish, different types of fish that you can own, a little bit about salt and freshwater aquariums and how owning fish can be relaxing, good for your health and lower your blood pressure.
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Millions of Americans Own Fish
Millions of Americans own fish because they’re relatively easy to take care of and don’t require a lot of individual attention. Fish never have to be taken for a walk and, best of all, they’ll never go to the bathroom on your brand new carpet. But there may be a few other reasons why you might want to look into owning fish.
Fish Aid & Relaxation
Matt Seagal is a dentist. Step into his waiting room and you’ll see a big fish tank full of beautiful fish. He says the fish help his patients relax.
An aquarium of any kind in a waiting room lowers the blood pressure and slows down the pulse. The more anxious the patient is, the better the result you get.
There’s plenty of research to back it up. The simple motion of fish gliding back and forth actually relaxes us, reduces stress and even lowers blood pressure. Even better than that, our brains are programmed to observe fish and water naturally.
What You Need
So, what does it take to bring some relaxation into your home? A small fresh-water tank with accessories will cost anywhere from 100 to 500 bucks. Now you need to choose what kind of fish to get.
You can start off with a fresh-water aquarium with tetras and angels. A really beautiful aquarium. Some of our favourite fish are goldfish. They really are beautiful in aquariums, they’ve been around for thousands of years, been held in captivity.
Fish are very relaxing pets to observe and fairly easy to care for. This video is a continuation of how to care for your fish and what to look for when purchasing a tank and fish to put in your tank. Do you want saltwater or freshwater? Which fish get along with each other? Which fish are the best to have in your life? All of these questions and more are answered right here.
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Fish Are Relaxing
Ask any fish owner and they will tell you the same thing. Fish are very relaxing.
People who have aquariums are really excited about them. And because of that it helps them to relax just to have something they really enjoy when they come home.
Lower Blood Pressure& Reduce Stress
Watching fish has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Studies have even shown that kids who grow up in households with fish have higher SAT scores and maintain higher GPA’s.Fish are pretty easy to take care of which is why 1 in 8 households in America have a fish tank, whether it is a simple fish water tank or a hundred gallon living ecosystem with coral and sponges.
Keeping fish can be very rewarding. So what should you look for before diving into fish?Jeff Turner: Well, when you get started with your aquarium, it is important to consider your budget which you are going to be investing to your aquarium, and put the right size tank in to accommodate the fish that you desire.
So use about an inch per gallon of fish per tank, so, if you have about a 10-gallon tank, you put about 10 inches of fish in their total.
Fish Have Personalities
We all know that our dogs and cats have personalities but you realize that our fish have personalities too? Some fish like Puffer fish actually puff themselves up to scare away predators, while other fish like to dig little caves at the bottom of their aquariums. Fish have great personalities too.
Once you get living, breathing, ecosystem up and running. The most important thing is to keep it clean and well-maintained.
There are fish that are aggressive towards each other. And it is important to make sure you pick the right tank companions.
Fish Are a Great Alternative
For people who don’t have time for cat or dog, a tank full of fish may be just the stress relieving pet they are looking for.
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