In offices up and down the country, there’s always at least one person with a tropical fish tank screensaver on their computer. When they go out to lunch, they’ll return to the relaxing site of tropical fish swimming about on their monitor, but wouldn’t it be much more exciting to have an actual tropical fish tank in the office?

It has long been proven that tropical fish tanks have many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and lowering stress and anxiety. Lower blood pressure means reduced stress levels, and in today’s world of high job demands and tight deadlines, stress needs to be avoided where possible as stress can lead to illness and therefore a reduced workforce.

If your biggest problem with having a tropical fish tank in the office is the cost, think again. Companies such as Aqualease are making it easier and more affordable to have a tropical fish tank in your workplace thanks to their tropical fish tank rental service.

Aqualease’s tropical fish tank service works by first selecting the fish tank that you like and Aqualease take care of the rest including installation, the maintenance of visual presentation, servicing of filtration, lighting and heating systems, monitoring and partial water changing, guarantee and replacement service for equipment, accessories, and livestock, maintenance of decor, the administration of all medications and treatments and the ongoing supply of fish food. When you add up the cost of all of that, plus the cost of the fish tank and the fish, the Aqualease tropical fish tank service is excellent value for money.

Aqualease have many different tropical fish tanks to choose from including column fish tanks and cabinet fish tanks. Column fish tanks are perfect if you’re looking to make a big impression on visitors and clients as they range from 5ft 6” to 6ft in height. Cabinet fish tanks are great if space is an issue as they feature, as the name suggests, a cabinet base which is ideal for storing documents or equipment.

So if you’re tired of watching animated fish on your employees’ monitors, why not speak to Aqualease about their tropical fish tank service.

While visiting your friend you couldn't avoid noticing a beautiful fish tank standing in the living room. You want to have one too? In this freshwater setup article I would like to help you to setup your own freshwater tank, starting with the necessary fish supplies.  Equipment list: 1- Aquarium- bigger tanks will be easier to maintain then smaller tanks. In small tanks any water parameters change or drop in temperature will lead to disaster while large tank is more tolerating. 2- Aquarium gravel. 3- filter- internal, hang-on or external filter it all depends on your fish stock, fish type and tank size. 4- Filter media. 5- Fish net. 6- Fish food. 7- Heater. 8- Other decorations such as rocks, fake plants, woods etc....9- Aquarium test kits- ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate....10- Aquarium vacuum- very important stage while changing water. 11- 4-5 gallon bucket- use to change water. 12- Water conditioner to remove chlorine and chloramine.

First thing before entering the hobby is the need to understand that fish are animals just like a cat or a dog and responsibility comes along, responsibility expressed by the need to perform water changes once a week, feeding the fish on daily basis and spending money on them (food, media, and medicine). Before you purchase an aquarium you should do your homework and make your self a list of fish that you desire; if you will know what kind of fish you want it will be easy to match a tank. Some fish (small ones) need tiny tank while others can grow to 10-12 inches or even more and will need big tank.

After deciding what size tank you will need it is time to think where to place it, you should place it away from windows because you don't want temperatures and light affect your tank. Sunlight that enters the room can cause to algae problems and affect the temperatures it will be smart to avoid it. It is also recommended to place your tank on a massive stand that will be able to hold the tank weight, to know your total tank weight you just need to multiply gallon tank 10 times, For example 100 gallon tank will weight 1000 pounds (including water), and 20 gallons tank will weight approximately 200 pounds. Wash out your tank with water only, using chemicals or soap can poison your tank, same thing with your gravel. Be sure to wash it with water only in order to remove dirt, do the same with other decoration such as rocks and fake plants. Now it is time to place your gravel in the tank, after everything stands where it's suppose to stand it is the right time to fill your tank with water. Place a plate on the gravel while adding water in order to avoid messing the gravel, direct the water flow onto the plate carefully. While adding water add your water conditioner, after the tank gets near to the top water level you can place your plants and other decorations. Now it is time to hook up your filter and other equipment, check your tank lights and install your heater without plugging it in till the thermostat has adjusted to the water temperature, this process takes approximately 20 minutes and then you can plug it in.

The last step before adding fish is maybe the most frustrating step-waiting till the water is "ready", in order to success and to setup the tank as it suppose to be you must wait until your tank has cycled before adding any fish, check your tank water with test kits in order to know when the process is done. The big moment has arrived, the smart move is to add fish slowly in order to let filtration system to built up, only add one or two strong fish from your fish list, Then wait a week and add 2 more fish, Do the same process all the time to avoid filtration crush. When you bring the first tropical fish home let the bag float in the tank for 15- 20 minutes so that the fish can become acclimated to the temperature of the aquarium water. After 15 minutes you should add some of your aquarium water to the bag to acclimate them to your PH and temperature water, you can use a cup to do so. Repeat this process after 5 minutes, now it is time to take the fish out from the Bag with your fish net do it carefully to avoid any stress to the fish, sometimes stress can lead to disease, there is no need to feed them on their first day in the tank. Now it is time to lay down and enjoy your fish tank, but never forget, if you want your tank to look good as it looks right now you need to perform water change at least once a week, Along with that you also need to test your water once a week.

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The best way to start understanding discus tropical fish is to determine what is meant by the term 'tropical'. In the strict sense of the word, it applies to the portion of the earth that lies between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, but things are never that simple. Nature is not concerned with lines drawn on a map, and rather prefers for plants and animals to colonize areas best suited to their own requirements for a fruitful life - and temperature may be only one aspect of their needs. Thus, when talking about discus tropical fish, we have to consider all aspects of their natural environment.

The discus belongs to the cichlid class of fish, and naturally lives in the calm warm waters of the Amazon River in South America. Discus have a single nostril on either side, a broken lateral line and cycloid scales. The popularity of discus tropical fish however, has led specialist breeders to develop many new color, body and finnage forms to fulfill the desires of the hobby aquarium. In fact, outside of the wild, the original species genetics are a rare sight these days.

The natural habitat of the discus fish include small rivers, streams, and other freshwater areas surrounding the Amazon river. In the wild, discus live among submerged tree roots and branches  close to shore. The discus uses these underwater features for cover against prey. Nature has evolved the wild discus with black horizontal stripes which act as camouflage and aid the fish to blend in with its environment.

There are thousands of species of fish living in the various  waters of the world, and discus tropical fish are only one of them. What is important to remember though is that each of them requires a given set of parameters to live and reproduce successfully. To keep discus in the aquarium, it is vital to understand how they function, and what conditions they need to thrive, and how variations and stress can affect them. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to analyze the behavior and needs of your pets when they leave the Amazon for a home in your aquarium. Do you want to know more about keeping discus fish aquarium?

Studies have shown that people who own a tropical fish tank are calmer and suffer from less ill health than those who don't. Dogs and cats are also known to have therapeutic benefits. Stroking a dog or cat has been proven to provide a calming effect on the brain. But the simple observation that watching fish makes people calmer and healthier is also backed up by studies. A freshwater or a tropical fish tank brings an increase in health and wellness and gazing at these kinds of aquariums is peaceful and relaxing.

Therapy For Your Kids

If you have children, you will know how much of a handful they can be but have you noticed the difference in how they behave when you take them to an aquarium center? Or even to a house or office where there is a tropical fish tank? They become transfixed upon the fish. It's like a magnet pulls them in. I remember being a child and watching some pink coral in a tropical fish tank at a store, just hypnotized by its motion.

Watching A tropical fish tank is so calming studies have shown that children with adhd show a marked improvement almost immediately. Aquariums in the classroom are known not only to reduce anxiety levels in students but also to be a good tool to teach the kids the responsibilities of caring for a pet and some chemistry basics. Tropical fish tanks are also seen in hospital waiting rooms and especially in the child's hospital wards to help aid their recovery.

And For Adults Too!

While adults may control themselves near a fish store more than a kid would, at the city aquarium or zoo, they are just as entranced as the children. Everyone feels wonder watching the biggest shark or the humblest goldfish paddling through a tropical fish tank.

They are known to reduce blood pressure and help people who are going through stressful situations. It is the fish that are the relaxing part. Tests have been carried out on subjects who just watch a colorful bubbling tank but without any fish and they did not have as promising results as those who watched a tropical fish tank which actually contained fish. Scientists in Japan are studying the possibility that watching delicate jellyfish in a tropical fish tank may be even more therapeutic.

Some people have told how gazing at a tropical fish tank helped a loved one deal with disease. Another great place to have a tropical fish tank is in the dining room, as studies show you are more able to relax and focus on completing a whole meal in the presence of an aquarium. This may be why several top restaurants have had large tropical fish tanks installed.