They’re not cuddly. They won’t ever feel like your best friend. And, they won’t keep burglars from breaking into your house.
What good is a fish for a pet, then? As it turns out, there are a lot of reasons that fish make great pets.
So many reasons that we had to write a whole article dedicated to it!
If you’re on the fence about whether you should get a fish or not, then hopefully this article will give you some food for thought and help nudge you into the aquarium life.
Read on for the benefits you will get by having a fish.
Low maintenance
Fish are very easy to care for. Unlike pets that need to be walked or put in a kennel when you are on vacation.
Sure, the fish tank does require some cleaning. And you do have to monitor the water quality. But, in general, they don’t require much of a time commitment compared to other pets.
Before you settle on the type of tank you’ll need to research your fish that you plan to buy to understand what the requirements are. Some have bigger needs than others. Check out a site like Aquarium Source to dive deep into the types of fish you can get and what kind of upkeep they need.
They’re clean
You’ll never face the embarrassment of having fur on your clothes when you have a fish for a pet.
You won’t have to invest in any stain remover for your rug. And your furniture will never be torn apart.
Let’s face it.
Pets are dirty and a lot to keep up with. Your house can smell of dog or cat if you aren’t bathing them enough. And you probably don’t even notice the smell most of the time. It’s called olfactory adaptation and happens when you simply stop noticing the smell of your dog in your home.
It’s relaxing
There is a certain meditative quality about having a fish tank in your home. From the soft lights, the gentle hum of the filter and the site of fish frolicking about. It creates an ambiance that s quite therapeutic.
Many people can sit in front of an aquarium and watch for hours at a time. This is a fantastic way to destress and let go of many of the items taking up precious brain space.
If you need to solve a problem you simply can’t make your way around, looking at a fish tank to clear your mind is certainly a novel way to do this.
It’s a hobby
Having a dog or cat is a lot of fun, but hardly what you could call a hobby. Keeping fish, on the other hand, creates a different kind of enthusiasm that puts it in the realm of hobby.
There are many people who go all out when it comes to setting up their tanks and even travel for aquarium shows to learn the latest in fish keeping technology.