Aquariums Part of Solution to Attention Deficit Behavior among South Florida Children

When patients have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aquariums provide an opportunity to point out impulsiveness and lack of attention in a non-threatening way.

According to Dr. Aubrey Fine, a leading researcher in the area of pet therapy, when patients have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aquariums provide an opportunity to point out impulsiveness and lack of attention in a non-threatening way. In fact, fish tanks are documented to sooth agitated feelings.

Stephen McCarty, founder of Pompano Beach-based Aquariums by the Sea, (www.aquariumsbythesea.com) is a marine biologist who has built thousands of customized fish tanks for South Floridians. McCarty report a dramatic increase of custom built homes, yachts, restaurants, and office buildings with 500 gallon plus aquariums.

Pet therapists have quantified the statistical impact of lower blood press from watching fish aquariums and concluded that the hypnotic nature of aquariums provides serene and peaceful psychological and physiological impacts. Anecdotally, clients of McCartys have reported that staring into a miniature ocean makes them less anxious and more willing to accept life conditions, rather than getting upset or agitated.

The large aquariums serving as foyer entrances, waiting room viewing, and restaurant centerpieces will be shown weekly, as Aquariums by the Sea is one of the key sponsors on the new PAX television program South Florida Pets! that begins airing on Tuesdays, 10am, starting April 30th.