Fish are an important part of Chinese and Asian culture. No doubt youve seen many pieces of
Chinese and Asian artwork that include goldfish or koi, and of course there are Asian water gardens
that one can incorporate into ones own home that include these beautiful creatures.
So when employing the art and science of feng shui, many may wonder how they can use a feng shui
fish tank in their own home. How is it introduced, and where should it be kept? And are there places
where it should not be used as well?
Sometimes, in Feng Shui, Small Is Beautiful
If you think that a feng shui fish tank must necessarily be large, that's not really true. What feng
shui wishes to incorporate is balance and simplicity. This means that if you try to incorporate a
large fish tank into a small home or room, this will only lead to a more cluttered feeling, which is
against feng shui principles.
Smaller fish tanks will do the same job, especially if they suit the room they are in and add the
element of balance. You can choose from an aquarium and a small fish tank, depending on the space
you have available and your preference. You might just want a little fishbowl with a couple of
goldfish. If properly maintained and well displayed, this will be just fine.
Those of you on a tight budget who couldn't afford hundreds of dollars on a huge aquarium can
breathe a sigh of relief now you know that size doesn't matter when talking about feng shui fish
tanks.
Where to Introduce Your Feng Shui Fish Tank
You might already be familiar with the five elements in feng shui, which are water, wood, metal,
fire and earth. These are the embodiment of feng shui and the elements complement one another and
stop each other from monopolizing a whole room. This is why your feng shui fish tank will be useful.
With a smaller fish tank or bowl, the balance can be attained by using it as an accent to the
room.
A room that is colored in earth tones, such as warm browns or tans, will need a water element to
balance it. If your living room is such a color, this is where the water element needs to be. Its
especially helpful if the fish inside are brightly colored, as oranges and yellows are bright colors
that offset the warm earth tones.
It is a bad idea for your feng shui fish tank to have to compete with a stronger element. If you
have a large fireplace in your family room, you shouldn't have a large aquarium in the same room.
These elements are both strong and will conflict with one another, resulting in a lack of harmony
and balance. In this case, you can either choose a smaller fish tank or place a large aquarium in
another room where it is not competing against anything.
Therefore, you have to be careful where you place your fishbowl. You also need to make sure that it
will complement your environment and your room. This will help ensure that you are using your feng
shui fish tank in the way it should be used.
