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What if there was a proven way to bring nature into your office and promote the well-being of your employees? You may be surprised to find out that aquariums have been found to do just that. A scientific study conducted in 2015 tested how exposure to natural environments affected participants. The study used an unstocked,… […]

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Alzheimer’s is a disease that every middle aged person would prefer not to think about. But did you know that of all things, aquariums have been proven to help patients with Alzheimer’s? One frequently quoted study points to Alzheimer’s patients who had a fish tank and saw dramatic increases in nutritional intake and weight, which is… […]

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You can learn a lot from public aquariums. They keep aquatic life safe 24/7, after all, and study it day after day. Here are a few takeaways we have from public aquarium exhibits that you can use in your home or office  aquarium. Geographical Themes Visit any regional aquarium and they’ll likely have an exhibit… […]

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There’s something to be said about a reef aquarium. As an ever-changing living organism with many textures and colors, the coral reef itself is stunning. We scoured the web for 5 reef aquarium designs that we simply love, to give you some design inspiration for your next aquarium! Vertical Reef This design, found on reef2reef,… […]

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If you or someone you love has special needs, caring for fish and an aquarium may just be the perfect hobby. Here’s why: Fish are quiet. Oversensitivity to noise can make it hard to have pets in the house. While birds and dogs can be a problem in this respect, fish are (obviously) noiseless. In… […]

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For an aquarium design that really wows, you may want to think outside the box (the square aquarium box, that is). Here’s a look at a few unusual aquariums we’ve seen that may help inspire your next design. Inverted Aquarium This unique design takes your fish pond above the water by creating a sealed space… […]

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Having an aquarium in the classroom provides a wealth of discussion and lesson opportunities. With such rich and incredible benefits, consider adding an aquarium to your classroom this year. Educational Lessons No matter what subject matter you’re teaching, your classroom aquarium can provide oodles of lesson plans. The relevance of science and biology are obvious… […]

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Did​ ​you​ ​know​ ​that​ ​owning​ ​an​ ​aquarium​ ​can​ ​have​ ​health​ ​and​ ​psychological​ ​benefits​ ​that​ ​go beyond​ ​standard​ ​treatments?​ ​We​ ​explore​ ​the​ ​multitude​ ​of​ ​health​ ​and​ ​psychological​ ​benefits​ ​you receive​ ​by​ ​owning​ ​an​ ​aquarium. Health​ ​Benefits Because​ ​of​ ​the​ ​calming​ ​effects​ ​of​ ​watching​ ​fish​ ​float​ ​effortlessly​ ​through​ ​soothing​ ​waters,​ ​a reduction​ ​in​ ​blood​ ​pressure​ ​is​ ​a​… […]

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Aquariums are beautiful, magical, and entrancing features in any home or office. However, if you want to take your aquarium for Cool to Wow, consider designing with these 5 techniques. Get outside the tank Creating a wild and natural environment for your aquarium that is multidimensional adds a layer of Wow. Think natural and lush… […]

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The Shedd Aquarium has been a popular Chicago attraction since 1930. Known for its octogonal building overlooking Lake Michigan, the Shedd aquarium is home to Beluga whales, penguins, sea turtles, sea otters, and more than 30,000 sea creatures. With the exception of the larger animals, of course, here’s how you can bring a piece of… […]

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