5 reasons why you must have fish as a pet

You see them when you visit your doctor or your dentist. They beckon your gaze with their colourful appearance as you make your way to be seated at the reception. You gaze at them idly and are hooked! If you are an anxious patient you will definitely find yourself gradually getting calmer as you look at the movement of the fishes.

If you are seriously interested in keeping them as a pet, you have made a wise choice as fishes are low maintenance creatures and come with added health benefits as they are known to reduce blood pressure and stress.

For starters, you can keep a small to medium fish tank with a few less expensive fishes (goldfish or guppy). You need to feed them regularly and ensure that the fish tank is cleaned on regular intervals.

Let’s look at a couple of reasons why fishes make good household pets:

• They have a soothing effect on the mind as you look at them moving tranquilly in water. This is of dire need to people who get back home after a hard day’s work and a much frustrated wait at traffic jams!
• Fishes are quiet creatures so you do not have to worry about disturbing your neighbors’ or a sleeping infant.    
• They are low in maintenance as you do not have to personally groom them or take them for walks, in that aspect they are cost effective and do not burn hole in your wallet. Infact, they add more glamour to your home!
• Fishes do not suffer from separation anxiety. You can leave them at home and go anywhere as they go about their own business swimming inside the tank. All they need is to be fed regularly and kept in clean water.
• Children can learn to become a responsible caregiver for pets if they are started off by being given fish as their first pet.

Fishes make a fascinating hobby for both adults and children and they can learn wonderful things by just watching them. 

Petcare tip by Harshitha
Inspiration: helthypets.mercola