The Rich Are Splurging On Splashy Aquariums
The wealthy have always had a predilection for high-end fish, but now that goes beyond caviar. Aquariums housing exotic aquatic creatures are a rising status symbol, with some folks shelling out hundreds of thousands on luxury fish tanks, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Watery decor
Aquarium ownership surged during the pandemic, when some locked-down humans discovered that fish can be better listeners than other household members. Now, many aquarium enthusiasts treat their bespoke fish tanks as part of their decor, with custom-built saltwater tanks populated by colorful ocean fauna especially in vogue.
Some affluent aquarists spare no expense. Acquiring an aquarium can cost as much as $1 million, and one family quoted by the WSJ said it spends $3,000 a month maintaining its 10-foot-by-4-foot tank. But it’s not just money sent down the proverbial drain: Real estate experts say bougie fish tanks often come with homes and can enhance their value.
The tanks’ cubic footage is expanding: Last year, 34% of saltwater aquarium owners said their tanks were larger than 126 gallons, compared with 17% in 2023, according to the American Pet Products Association Fish & Reptile Report.
But…even if Petco guppies are all you can afford, research suggests that an aquarium in the home may help reduce stress and lower blood pressure.—SK
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