{"id":2373,"date":"2019-10-09T09:01:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2019-09-16T10:21:02","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T10:21:02","slug":"aquariums-are-good-for-the-soul-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/aquariums-are-good-for-the-soul-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquariums are good for the soul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Science\nhas now confirmed what fishkeeping fans have known for some time: watching\nfish, shrimps and so on in their underwater world is relaxing and promotes\nwell-being. Standing by a gently babbling river, watching the water or gazing\nout over a favourite landscape \u2013 again and again, studies confirm that calm\nmoments in nature help people to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers\nat the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth have now proven that aquariums \u2013\nand the fish that live in them \u2013 offer the same form of relaxation. Its huge\ntanks have been pulling in the crowds for a long time now. When one of the\ntanks was restored and gradually filled with new aquatic creatures, the\nscientists seized the opportunity to conduct a small study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Observing the observers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nresearchers watched the visitors who looked at the new aquarium and measured\nvarious parameters \u2013 in particular their blood pressure and pulse to draw\nconclusions about their stress levels. They also used surveys to ask about the\nvisitors\u2019 health. Participants provided information about their mental\nwell-being. And the results were clear: \u2018We were able to show that the\nunderwater landscapes had a positive effect on people\u2019s moods\u2019, explains head\nresearcher Deborah Cracknell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kids_aquarium_72-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kids_aquarium_72-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kids_aquarium_72-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kids_aquarium_72-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kids_aquarium_72.jpg 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Watching fish in an aquarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lots to see<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching\nthe fish in their underwater world had a quantifiable effect on visitors\u2019\nstress levels. The longer they spent watching the fish, the greater the impact.\nTo make this clear, the scientists recorded data at three different points:\nwhen the aquarium contained only water, when it was half-filled with creatures,\nand again when the aquarium was completely set up with all fish and plants.\nThey concluded that the more creatures the aquarium contains, the greater the\neffect. Looking at the aquarium reduced visitors\u2019 heart rates and made them\nmore relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haven of relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up\nto now, large aquarium experience centres have seen themselves primarily as\nplaces of education and clarification. \u2018But they can offer totally different\nbenefits as well\u2019, states Dr Sabine Pahl, co-author of the study. In stressful\ntimes, underwater worlds could serve as havens of calm and relaxation \u2013\nparticularly for people who do not have the opportunity to enjoy nature.\nWatching fish swimming around an aquarium and losing yourself in the experience\nfor long periods reduces stress and helps you stay healthy for longer. And as\nCracknell explains, the aquarium does not necessarily have to be huge: \u2018It has\nalready been shown several times that even small home aquariums have a calming effect\non the body and reduce stress.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aquariums\nare a great choice for everyone, not just experienced aquarists. As well as\ntheir calming effect, they are easy to maintain and do not take up too much\ntime. But maintenance is important \u2013 only a well-kept aquarium will look nice,\nkeep your fish healthy and help you to feel good too. With various aquatic\nplants, fish and creatures, an aquarium can be an eye-catching feature in any\nhome and good for the soul \u2013 both for you and your guests. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science has now confirmed what fishkeeping fans have known for some time: watching fish, shrimps and so on in their underwater world is relaxing and promotes well-being. 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