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Aquariums: The New Medicine

by Sean Tadjeran

Aquariums: The New Medicine

A Relaxing and beautiful coral reef aquariumYou enter the waiting room of your doctor’s office and you know she’s not going to be happy about your blood pressure and weight gain. Your palms start to sweat as you try to think of excuses for your bad habits and lack of exercise. As your pulse quickens, you look over to the corner and you see a lovely aquarium filled with beautiful fish swimming carelessly between live corals and clams… Eating and swimming in a slow, hypnotic underwater shimmy… You feel your pulse slow and your nerves calm… You barely notice when your name is called. You’re going to see your doctor and it’s going to be alright.

It’s almost a cliché; aquariums are a staple in doctor and dentist offices because of their calming effect. Simply watching fish swim and move through the water column can help you unwind. In fact, researchers found that staring at an aquarium full of fish, whether in real life or on TV, significantly lowered blood pressure and stress. Further research showed how a simple fish tank helped Alzheimer’s Disease patients. Once an aquarium was set up in a dining room, patients who suffered from Alzheimer’s ate more, needed fewer supplements and exhibited less physical aggression. Aquariums have even been shown to help calm down hyperactive children (as you may well know, that really says something!).

You can have this same calming influence in your own home. In fact, thanks to many technological and methodological advancements, keeping a home aquarium teeming with vibrant and healthy reef animals has never been easier. And a modern, well-maintained, naturalistic reef aquarium really is a marvel to behold! Lightyears beyond the “fish tank” of yesteryear, one can now convincingly recreate a slice of coral reef–right down to lights that simulate the lunar cycle, pumps that simulate tidal action, and so on.

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Helping Hands

When one owns a marine aquarium, he or she is responsible for regularly carrying out a number of daily, weekly and/or monthly tasks (this is, after all, generally delicate and highly specialized marine life we’re talking about here!). Despite all those smart technologies and methodologies, some people do find the pace and intensity of reef tank husbandry to be more daunting than they had anticipated.

To be sure, many hobbyists welcome these challenges with open arms (this is, after all, a pastime). There are hardened technophiles who love to play with gadgets and chemicals. Then there are the admittedly nerdy biologist/naturalist types who love nothing more than messing around with stuff like microbes, seaweeds, and tiny crustaceans.

For many aquarium hobbyists, however, the goal is to construct a home aquarium system–and biological community therein–that is as unchallenging to maintain as possible. For example, maybe you wouldn’t be very interested in converting half of the basement into an algaculture facility in order to provide your favorite coral with a reliable source of live phytoplankton. If your primary interest in building an aquarium is simple, stress-free viewing pleasure, be assured that you are not at all alone. For those who aim to create an easy-to-care-for and naturally functioning aquarium, with minimal difficulties and complications, there is AlgaeBarn LLC.

 

From the Bottom Up

AlgaeBarn is a team of biologists, technicians and longtime aquarium professionals (i.e. hardened fish nerds) whose sole mission is to make aquarium keeping as fun, relaxing and overall rewarding for you as possible. Period.

We can certainly say that we have tried a few things, we’ve experienced some mistakes and some triumphs, and we’ve ultimately reached the same conclusion: Naturalistic aquarium systems are (when properly built) not only quite beautiful and interesting, but they are also rather easy to care for. To that end, we promote an approach that:

 

  • Relies on minimal, albeit high-quality, filtration/lighting equipment.
  • Makes for a clean start, using contaminant- and pest-free aquascaping materials.
  • Emphasizes the importance of a thriving and dynamic microbial community.
  • Practices mainly biological methods of tank cleaning and pest control.
  • Focuses on the center of the aquarium food web, using a variety of nutritious live foods.

Our products are all designed, or selected, for ease of use. For example, our package deals can significantly simplify your supply list. Many of our live foods, which you might use/replace Hours of calm enjoyment can be had watching a reef aquarium.regularly, are available through a convenient subscription service. And, you can always take assurance in the great customer satisfaction guarantee on everything we offer. This gives you more peace of mind and more time to Zen out on your reef.

Additionally, our company enthusiastically supports all aquaculture in the industry. As such, we exclusively sell aquacultured livestock. This is not only because we believe captive-bred specimens are more sustainably produced, but also because they are categorically (1) hardier, (2) easier to feed, (3) more sociable and (4) less likely to harbor disease. For you, that means less fuss and, again, more opportunity for blissful fishwatching.

Best of all, AlgaeBarn boasts of the highest level of customer service in the industry. Our professionals aren’t just hunched over microscopes and test vials all day; we are at the telephone, providing friendly, old-fashioned advice to all who ask for it. You can even make an appointment to speak with us at exactly the time of your choosing. We don’t merely “make time” for answering customer inquiries or providing customer education; we’ve made these services the core of our being. It’s as simple as that.

Between calls, you can always take advantage of our vast and comprehensive collection of in-depth articles. Answers to many, many commonly asked questions are just waiting to be discovered in The Algae Lab blog! Our team of professional writers (seriously, we have a whole team of writers) is ever at the pen, keeping you abreast of pertinent developments in the industry and providing knowledgeable, first-hand information about every AlgaeBarn product and service. Well, and it’s also the best place to get ideas for your second aquarium (!).

A Happy Place

Aquariums undeniably are little oases of therapeutic tranquility. To be sure, it takes much more than the sound of trickling water to elicit these calming effects. Aquariums provide a pleasant diversion from the rigors of everyday life. They have been shown to lower blood pressure. They even (at least when interacting with our beloved fishes) trigger the release of that love neurotransmitter oxytocin. The health benefits of aquariums are many and should not be overlooked. We firmly believe that aquarium keeping presents an alternative to traditional treatment (including medication) for the symptoms of acute stress (anxiety, depression, etc.).

We also happen to know that set-up is frequently the most stressful part of operating an aquarium, as we work predominantly with beginning hobbyists. Thus, our real specialty is in addressing the most common problems encountered in saltwater tanks (particularly new tanks) through (1) our line of all-natural products, (2) our well-trained customer support staff, and (3) an ever-growing body of original web-based marine aquarium-related content.

The global community of marine aquarists is overwhelmingly welcoming, supportive, and full of people who are eager to help others succeed. There are indeed more than plenty of reef keeping approaches (and opinions!) to explore. But we would love an opportunity to chat with you about how we–AlgaeBarn and you–can together make the aquarium exhibit of your dreams a reality in your office, your living room, or anywhere.

We are experts at helping you create a soothing, sustainable, and naturally low-maintenance saltwater aquarium. Step by steady step.

Reach out to get started–no prescription required!

Contact our Specialists Now!

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Comments

  1. Carisa says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:06 am

    Absolutely love the mandarin. Such vibrant colors and really graceful how it swims.

    Reply
    • Jon Dimitri Andrianos says

      August 12, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Me too

      Reply
      • Ben Martin says

        August 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

        Yeet

        Reply
  2. Carisa says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:09 am

    I can definitely see how aquariums are medicine. They can be relaxing to watch. The sounds could be just as relaxing.

    Reply
  3. Melodee Rochelle says

    March 5, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    Aww mandrins so cute.

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    • Noah says

      August 7, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      ?

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      • Stefan Bladen says

        August 28, 2019 at 5:33 am

        The reason I have three. One for each teenager

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  4. Robby vice says

    March 13, 2019 at 1:22 am

    cool fish there small but at frozen food ots nice the keep them in stock you use to have to set a timer for when the went on sale and have your trigger finger ready to check out fast enough before they sold out

    Reply
  5. Chris becerra says

    March 13, 2019 at 5:47 am

    Love it your guys put out great info

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  6. Shannon Stahl says

    March 15, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    I love algae barn

    Reply
  7. Robert Blevins says

    March 29, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Always help my stress level so yeah they’re medicine

    Reply
  8. findbswdsw says

    April 30, 2019 at 4:54 am

    This is exactly why we started our adventure we call our baby ocean.

    Reply
  9. paula says

    August 7, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    great detox and change of pace from the work day/work place!

    Reply
  10. Anthony says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Awesome post!

    Reply
  11. jeffreyfelter says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    Having a reef tank has helped me with my PTSD.

    Reply
  12. robert vice says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    blaze a gaze I’ve felt it since I got into the hobby very stress relieving until equipment fails

    Reply
  13. esear14 says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    love it

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    • Hailey Weir says

      August 7, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      [email protected]

      Reply
  14. Tony Mutti says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Maybe there is something to this.

    Reply
  15. Josh hiltabiddle says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    My therapy

    Reply
  16. devon says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    awesome

    Reply
  17. Terrence Harrison says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    love algae barn!!

    Reply
  18. Tim Jones says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    I have always thought they are relaxing

    Reply
  19. Martin Gundel says

    August 7, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    I enjoy my tank in the same manner. Helps me relieve my stress from a hard Day’s work.

    Reply
  20. artaa1988 says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    love it

    Reply
  21. MOHAMED says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  22. MOHAMED says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Awesome 🙂

    Reply
  23. James says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    I definitely agree with this my stress level is much lower since I started reefing.

    Reply
  24. mohamad says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    thank you

    Reply
  25. Allen Fagard says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    They are so relaxing. I just sit a stare at mine

    Reply
  26. Carl Brown says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    Watching mine and even maint it is relaxing.

    Reply
  27. mikerosa1965 says

    August 7, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    really helps me lower my stress levels at the end of the day

    Reply
  28. Tara says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    Great article

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  29. Andy says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    It’s soothing on the eyes, like watching a campfire.

    Reply
  30. Andy says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    It’s soothing on the eyes, like a campfire.

    Reply
  31. Tiffanie says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Good info!

    Reply
  32. Jeremy Irwin says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Best stress reducer ever!

    Reply
  33. Nicholas Pettit says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Interesting

    Reply
  34. Alex says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    This is great information

    Reply
  35. Brandi says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    Too bad my tank can’t be bought through insurance! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Christopher Burns says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    Love the read

    Reply
  37. Sean Simkins says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    It’s why I put mine in my home office

    Reply
  38. professorcanswanky says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    Love this

    Reply
  39. ANDREW WELSH says

    August 7, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    Fun post

    Reply
  40. Ross Bennett says

    August 7, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Agree 100% love my tank and how it’s can calm me

    Reply
  41. David says

    August 7, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    I always just feel so relaxed and mesmerized by my mini ocean. Just wish it was bigger. Haha.

    Reply
  42. Doug Smith says

    August 7, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    great post. I remember a long time ago my doctor had a freshwater aquarium. I always tried to find something new in it everytime I went to the doctor.

    Reply
  43. darksorcerer0530 says

    August 7, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    You don’t need science to make this truth. ;P But seriously, nothing more therapeutic than staring at the reef tank after a day of hardships.

    Reply
  44. Angela Revell says

    August 7, 2019 at 10:03 pm

    I love the relaxation

    Reply
  45. Marc Raupp says

    August 7, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    I don’t know if i would call it medicine but if my doctor had a reef tank i may just go in more.

    Reply
  46. Juan Gonzalez says

    August 8, 2019 at 12:11 am

    Nothing like clearing your thoughts infront of an aquarium

    Reply
  47. Anthony Ferrelli says

    August 8, 2019 at 3:17 am

    Wife thinks I’m crazy staring at so much.?‍♂️

    Reply
  48. George says

    August 8, 2019 at 5:19 am

    Pretty neat and I agree

    Reply
  49. Michael Kessler says

    August 8, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Nothing better than staring at my tank

    Reply
  50. Andrew Bilodeau says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:03 am

    Saweeeeet!

    Reply
  51. Christopher says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Great post

    Reply
  52. Savoury Kem says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Whoa

    Reply
  53. Deborah Najm says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:36 am

    Yes! Our family is loving our new aquarium and it is proving to be an awesome new hobby for my teen.

    Reply
  54. Deborah Najm says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:37 am

    yes! We love our family aquarium!

    Reply
  55. Ricardo munoz says

    August 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Good read

    Reply
  56. erik says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    great read!

    Reply
  57. Gino says

    August 9, 2019 at 3:28 am

    Reason to expand! Thank you!

    Reply
  58. James says

    August 9, 2019 at 5:20 am

    Interesting

    Reply
  59. garethb9 says

    August 9, 2019 at 11:00 am

    My aquarium is definitely a stress reliever! Can sit and watch it all day!

    Reply
  60. Robert Paniagua says

    August 9, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Pods are the fix for most problems

    Reply
  61. Brent Cox says

    August 9, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I have always found well put together tanks to have a good calming effect for me.

    Reply
  62. Brent says

    August 9, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Addiction or medicine?

    Reply
  63. anxsar says

    August 9, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    I recall falling in love with a tank in my doctors office. I think it influenced how I am now.

    Reply
    • anxsar says

      August 9, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      Seriously.. a doctors office

      Reply
  64. Tom Giddens says

    August 10, 2019 at 6:14 am

    new info really helps

    Reply
  65. Kristoffer Hamann says

    August 12, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    My friend did a paper on this!

    Reply
  66. Ashley Hegler says

    August 12, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    So relaxing

    Reply
  67. danieoue says

    August 12, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Ha !!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  68. Sean Beaver says

    August 12, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Love this post.

    Reply
  69. Itzel says

    August 12, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Or videos of ocean life in waiting rooms

    Reply
  70. blk250r says

    August 12, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    Seen first hand with this. Then me including myself…. Love this post

    Reply
  71. Ellen S Imbrie says

    August 13, 2019 at 4:49 am

    thanks for posting

    Reply
  72. Kristopher Kasarda says

    August 13, 2019 at 5:32 am

    Very good blog!!

    Reply
  73. Derek says

    August 13, 2019 at 6:22 am

    I can definitely relate, our reef tanks are so soothing and therapeutic. Almost can’t imagine life without them!

    Reply
  74. chrissyhexd says

    August 13, 2019 at 6:30 am

    Wow!

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  75. Justin says

    August 13, 2019 at 7:40 am

    Good info

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  76. Jeremy Hunsberger says

    August 13, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Sweet

    Reply
  77. Bennett Sheppard says

    August 13, 2019 at 11:01 am

    I’m going to show this to my wife to justify all the aquariums!

    Reply
  78. William Schimmel says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    That is the reason it is in my home office

    Reply
  79. btack206 says

    August 18, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    We have three aquarium setups in our home and they are nothing but relaxing. My boyfriend has caught me just staring into the aquarium because it is so calming to watch!

    Reply
  80. Ryan M. Vaughan says

    August 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    ?

    Reply
  81. Wendy says

    August 19, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    Unless you have piggy fish and your a total micro manager such as myself! lol (kidding, kind of)

    Reply
  82. Branden Hess says

    August 19, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    Love these. Are basically a must have for your tank.

    Reply
  83. Max says

    August 19, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  84. stoph70 says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:11 am

    My add is much better due to the aquarium in a wall of my office

    Reply
  85. ian m mahoney says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:29 am

    After leaving the military my fish tanks have dramatically helped in a therapeutic manner, love them!

    Reply
  86. glenzemke says

    August 23, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    It is definitely medicine for my stress

    Reply
  87. Frank says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:20 am

    I’ve got to have an aquarium in my life, can’t live without it

    Reply
  88. Logan Kreider says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:46 am

    Awesome

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  89. Logan Kreider says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:47 am

    Really cool

    Reply
  90. Logan Kreider says

    August 24, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Really good info

    Reply
  91. Kyle Frame says

    August 24, 2019 at 8:00 am

    My mandarin is my favorite.

    Reply
  92. Nicholas says

    August 24, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Therapeutic. But also very stressful

    Reply
  93. zadok jollie says

    August 24, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    After a rough day I always enjoy looking at my fish tank to relax.

    Reply
  94. Jose Pacheco says

    August 26, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Nice info

    Reply
  95. Jose Pacheco says

    August 26, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Love the info

    Reply
  96. Ricardo Munoz says

    August 27, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Definitely agree with this, my nano tank is a joy and stress reliever at home.

    Reply
  97. Lisa says

    August 29, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    I started my aquarium for these very same reasons. I don’t know how anyone lives without one!

    Reply
  98. Katelyn says

    August 29, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    Exactly why I decided to embark on this journey!

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  99. castrommaritza says

    August 30, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    I can attest to this!

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  100. Eric Homan says

    August 31, 2019 at 9:46 am

    5 ft from my recliner, nice for relaxation.

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  101. Susan Sterling says

    July 3, 2020 at 10:51 am

    my reef tank provides much needed relaxation, great article

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  102. matthewheath74 says

    October 4, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    love it

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