Nowadays, fish tanks have become indispensable decorations in every household. This is not only to make the home look more vibrant, but also because many people place fish tanks at home to adjust the Feng Shui. If the placement of the fish tank is correct, it can bring good luck to the family. So, what should be the ideal placement for a fish tank in the living room? Let’s explore it together today!
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The Feng Shui Role of Fish Tanks
In our home life, it’s quite common to place a fish tank in indoor spaces like the living room, foyer, or dining area. This is because having a fish tank at home can attract wealth. In the past, many people liked to use fish tanks or aquariums as a means of attracting wealth. In Feng Shui, gold can generate water, and water symbolizes wealth. This habit gradually became well-known and accepted by many. However, it’s important to know that there are many considerations when it comes to placing fish tanks. They should not be randomly placed; otherwise, they may not only fail to bring good Feng Shui but also bring negative effects to the family.
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Moderate Height for Placement
Generally, the height of the fish tank is recommended to be above the knees but below the chest. In Feng Shui, placing the fish tank too high may lead to ‘shower water’, which could cause health issues for the homeowner’s head. Placing it too low, known as ‘cutting feet water’, may hinder career advancement and lack support from influential people.
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Regular Water Changes Are Advisable
Fish, like humans, thrive in a good environment. Therefore, it’s necessary to regularly change the water and clean the tank to enhance its effectiveness in attracting wealth. If any fish die, they should be promptly removed to prevent the formation of negative magnetic fields, which could have adverse effects.
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Avoid Placement Near Electrical Appliances
It’s a common mistake to place fish tanks near televisions. Fish tanks represent water while electrical appliances represent fire, and water and fire clash in Feng Shui, which can be detrimental to the family’s luck and may even lead to visual impairment and heart problems. If possible, relocate the fish tank. If it’s not feasible, placing a ceramic gourd nearby can absorb the negative energy from the television, while a yellow crystal ball can serve as a conduit to neutralize the effect and enhance wealth accumulation.
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Avoid Placing It Against the Kitchen
In Feng Shui, fish tanks represent water while kitchens represent fire. Placing a fish tank opposite the kitchen creates a clash between water and fire, which is detrimental to the family’s diet and health. Adjusting the position of the fish tank can mitigate this clash. If space is limited, a partition can be used to neutralize the magnetic field clash. Also, fish tanks should not be placed in or near the kitchen.
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Avoid Oversized Fish Tanks
Some people opt for very large fish tanks to maximize their wealth-attracting effects. However, this is incorrect. Large fish tanks require more water storage, which can lead to the accumulation of dampness and yin energy in the home over time, adversely affecting both wealth attraction and family health. It’s advisable to choose a fish tank size that is proportionate to the home environment.
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Avoid Placing It in the Bedroom
The bedroom is a place for the homeowners to rest peacefully, clean, and free from disturbances. Placing a fish tank in the bedroom can increase the humidity in the room and the sound of fish swimming at night may disrupt sleep, affecting the health of the occupants and marital harmony.
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Avoid Placing It Below the Wealth Corner
Placing a fish tank below the wealth corner is a major taboo in the placement of a living room fish tank. According to Feng Shui principles, if the fish tank is below the wealth corner, it violates the taboo of “deity descending into water,” which can bring financial losses to the household. Moreover, placing the fish tank near the wealth corner contradicts the principle of “wealth returning to its place,” and is irrational.
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Avoid Placing It Behind the Sofa
In the living room, the fish tank should not be placed behind the sofa. According to Feng Shui, water is not stable and cannot serve as a support. Placing the fish tank behind the sofa implies lack of support for the family, which can affect family stability.
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Avoid Placing It in Auspicious Positions
As everyone knows, the wealth corner in the home is where the wealth deity is placed, so the fish tank should not be placed in auspicious positions. Besides its wealth-attracting effects, the fish tank also has excellent evil-warding effects. In Feng Shui, there is a saying, “stirring water into the zero hall,” which means introducing water into an area of misfortune, which can turn misfortune into good fortune. Placing the fish tank in a direction of misfortune can effectively turn bad luck into good luck. Additionally, the fish tank can also be placed in areas with sharp angles to resolve negative energy.
