🐠 Do You Want to De-Stress? Get a Fish Tank! - South Florida Reporter

�� Do You Want to De-Stress? Get a Fish Tank! - South Florida Reporter


�� Do You Want to De-Stress? Get a Fish Tank! - South Florida Reporter

Posted: 16 Jul 2020 01:57 PM PDT

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Continuing studies prove more and more that fish tanks can reduce one's stress and improve mental health. The US National Institutes of Health shares review findings that human interaction with fish in tanks can benefit overall wellbeing.

What are the benefits of owning a fish tank?

Think of tablets and capsules you take to nutritionally supplement your physical health. Well, you can consider having a fish as one type of supplement that fosters good health. To cite an example, one HAI (Human and Animal Interaction) controlled study reported on how live interactions with fish in tanks promoted the following health benefits:

  1. a decrease in stress levels among older adults who watched live fish in an aquarium
  2. an improvement in appetite among dementia sufferers who took their meals near an aquarium
  3. a decrease in anxiety levels among university students who watched a fish tank for 5 minutes before delivering their speech
  4. Owning a fish tank relaxes the body and mind and elevates mood levels.

Fish tank viewing provides a healthy and relaxing means of distraction from the stresses of daily life. There's something about seeing the smooth glides of a fish in water along with live plants tilting wherever the soft waves go.

Observing fish life through transparent glass can give you hours of peace and quiet. Your mental faculties restore clarity. Meanwhile, your body loses the tension brought on by a day's work as it eases into a comfortable position, watching your pet fish swim around the tank.

Feel like getting a fish tank? Here are some tips.

  1. Small-sized tanks are good for newbies

The goal is to destress, not to add more. So don't go overwhelming yourself with complicated and huge setups. Start small, maybe at 5-gallon sizes. However, you may go for larger sized beginner kits that make owning a fish tank easy for newbies.

  1. Choose fish that are easy to care for

Fish species are abundant. The seasoned pet owner has the liberty to choose just about any breed. But for beginners or busy people who want minimal care, choices should be among resilient and less delicate fish types. These would be the goldfishes, tetras, and some cichlids among others.

Remember to ask the pet shop staff which kinds of fish you can have together in one tank. Because some types like the Betta fish (otherwise known as fighting fish) can disrupt the peace in your fish tank.

  1. Prioritize necessities

Sometimes, you can get overly excited about setting up a fish tank. Just remember to focus on the necessities first. You can decorate and add optional accessories later on. Be as practical as you can be. And be as basic especially if you're just starting out.

Know the full costs of essential equipment and supplies. Prepare for those expenses first. As time goes on and you get the hang of it, you can decide to put more investment in your fish tank.

Here are some items that should be on your priority list:

  • a good looking and good enough sized fish tank you'll be looking at day in and day out
  • an aquarium filter system for maintaining cleanliness in your tank and for keeping your fish healthy
  • an air pump that will supply needed oxygen for your fish and any live plants
  • a cool and effective lighting for the health of your fish and for a greater viewing experience
  • a substrate and plants that your pet fish will love to live and swim around in.
  • an adorable fish that you'll grow to love
  • a supply of fish food that's absolutely essential to pet care

Herschel Supply Launches Re-Sail Program to Support the Vancouver Aquarium - Shop-Eat-Surf.com

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

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Herschel Supply Co. today announced the launch of the company's Re-Sail Program in partnership with Ocean Wise Conservation Association, a not-for-profit conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world's oceans, to help save the Vancouver Aquarium.

Since closing to the public on March 17, the Vancouver Aquarium has lost millions in ticket revenue that would normally support animal care, animal rescue, education, research and ocean conservation programs. The lost revenue has put the Vancouver Aquarium in a precarious financial position. Even when they are able to reopen, it won't be at full capacity and will therefore not offset the $1 million a month in operation and facility expenses. Ocean Wise expects it to take years for the not-for-profit Vancouver Aquarium to recover from the business impacts of COVID-19

Committed to supporting their global community when they need it most, all proceeds from the sales of the Herschel Supply Re-Sail Program will be donated to the Vancouver Aquarium. Utilizing as much material as possible from locally used boat sails that would otherwise be discarded at the landfill, warrantied Herschel items, and excess materials, the travel lifestyle company has created new functional everyday Herschel home products and accessories—a Utility Apron, Wall Organizer, Pen Case, and Small and Large Bucket Containers. Built in the company's Vancouver design workshop, each item in the upcycled collection is one-of-a-kind due to different sails, cutlines, and stitching. All products are finished with Herschel's signature white woven label and an exclusive Herschel Supply Re-Sail Program tab.

"As a Vancouver-based company ourselves, we're incredibly proud to support Ocean Wise and the Vancouver Aquarium during this challenging time," said Jamie Cormack, Herschel Supply Co-Founder. "The Vancouver Aquarium is not only a favorite attraction for locals and tourists alike, but a beloved environmental institution dedicated to ocean conservation and marine research. We designed the Herschel Supply Re-Sail Program to ensure that the Vancouver Aquarium can continue their invaluable work to protect our oceans and educate future generations."

"We are very grateful to Herschel for coming to us with this fantastic initiative," said Lasse Gustavsson, President and CEO of Ocean Wise Conservation Association. "Not only is it wonderful to be supported by a local Vancouver brand, but we applaud Herschel's reuse of discarded sails to make these products."

The limited Herschel Supply Re-Sail Program collection is exclusive to Canada and available on Herschel's website: ​https://herschel.ca/shop/collections/re-sail​.

About Herschel Supply

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Herschel Supply is a design-driven global lifestyle brand that produces timeless products with utility design. Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, Herschel Supply adopted the name of a small town where three generations of their family were raised. Originally renowned for their contemporary renditions of classic backpack silhouettes, Herschel's range has since

expanded to include luggage, headwear, accessories, apparel, and more. Today, Herschel products are sold in 94 countries with more than 10,000 stockists worldwide and the support of over 200 employees across offices in Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, and Belgium. For more information, visit www.herschelsupply.com​ and follow Herschel on ​Instagram​.

About the Vancouver Aquarium

Since opening in 1956, the not-for-profit Vancouver Aquarium has connected more than 40 million people from around the world to our oceans and inspired them to take action to address key threats. Located in Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is home to thousands of incredible species. It's also Ocean Wise Conservation Association headquarters, where our scientists, educators and conservation experts do much of their work.vanaqua.org

About Ocean Wise® Conservation Association

Ocean Wise Conservation Association is a not-for-profit global conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world's oceans. Born out of the Vancouver Aquarium's 60-year commitment to marine ecosystems, Ocean Wise is focussed on empowering action through ​conservation​, ​education ​and ​research​. Ocean Wise's many initiatives include the ​Vancouver Aquarium​, ​Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, ​The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup​, ​Ocean Wise Seafood Program​, ​Ocean Wise Education​, ​Marine Mammal Research Program​, ​and ​The Plastics Lab​. ​Ocean Wise is headquartered at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Our vision is a world in which oceans are healthy and flourishing. Learn more at ocean.org​.

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