Rented Aquariums For Schools
Why Should We Have An Aquarium In Our School?
It's without a doubt that hiring an aquarium for your classroom will create a sense of fascination among your pupils or students. Not only this but aquariums have been proven to aid relaxation and promote a tranquil atmosphere that allows children to develop whilst enjoying a calm environment.
The exceptional range of aquariums that we have available ensures that we have something perfect for every setting. We have a variety of styles and sizes from traditional rectangular tanks through to curved glass-fronted and corner tanks, all offer a captivating focal point for children’s classrooms, reading rooms both small or large. Aquariums also make the perfect welcoming entrance features for receptions, canteens and other common spaces.
What access to one of our aquariums offers, is the chance to bring the calming effects of nature right into the school setting. Once an aquarium is established and decorated in a way that reflects your intentions, watching fish swim back reduces stress and anxiety.
The quiet gurgling sound of the bubbles adds to the therapeutic effect of looking at the tank. Also relaxing are the colours of both the fish and the background that makes up the ambience of the tank. Studies show that it can reduce blood pressure and emotional anxiety. This is proven by the fact that they are commonplace in locations such as dentists waiting rooms through to nursing homes, restaurants and doctor offices.
For children, having the chance to watch aquarium fish swim around is not only fun, but it’s also calming. Research has proven that children who suffer from hyperactivity disorders slow down considerably when in the presence of an aquarium. Fish tanks have been used to help soothe agitated feelings and have also fish have been used metaphorically in safeguarding discussions.
An aquarium is also a great way to introduce looking after animals to children. For example, feeding schedules can be included within your school “Pupil Responsibility Programme”. Of course, all fish food is provided for you.
Aquariums have definitive ties into the National Curriculum. For example, seeing the “Nitrogen Cycle” in action can consolidate learning, along with many other aspects of Key Stage 1&2 Science and Geography. An aquarium can add an extra dimension to children’s understanding and supports a multifaceted approach to materials and methods used in the classroom.
School pride and togetherness is also something that is strongly encouraged to bring inclusivity into the classroom. We recognise this and will do everything that we can to ensure that your aquarium beautifully reflects your school. By including details like your school logo or motto as well as specific colour schemes, we can create a space within a common area of your school that will have both aesthetic appeal combined with a valuable resource for your staff and students.
Multiple studies have shown that watching fish in an aquarium actually has a significant, measurable effect on our health and well-being. Stress and blood pressure are both reduced after just a few minutes of gazing at the fish. It’s not just a matter of the pleasant décor of the aquarium itself, either. There’s something about the fish themselves that relieves tension.
Why Doesn't Every School Have An Aquarium Then?
Many teaching staff within schools and higher education facilities are beginning to recognize the educational power of an aquarium in a classroom setting. However, there is always the present challenge of ensuring the tank setup that is both safe and educational for their students and financially sustainable.
That said, the biggest challenge preventing schools from bringing this fantastic resource to their classrooms is not financial, but instead having the time, knowledge and infrastructure to keep it looking its best. There is also the question of "what do we do when the school term finishes" and "how do we go about looking after the fish during holiday periods".
How do we ensure that the Aquarium is safe in school?
Safety for your pupils, staff and your fish is a priority for us at AquaFanatics.
Before installation, we will work with you to make sure that all of the required risk assessments are carried out and a perfect location is found, so your aquarium can be enjoyed by as many people as possible in a completely safe manner.
All electronics can be PAT tested prior to installation if required, and each aquarium can be left with a discreet "aquarium mover" system should the aquarium need to be moved in an emergency. Of course we will be regularly visiting to keep the tank looking perfect so if anything required attention, we will fix it, quickly, safely and efficiently for you.
How do we keep it financially sustainable?
Not all aquariums are created equally. and as a result, the costs can quickly become a burden if not properly planned for. Here's why:
A cheap aquarium, can from the outset feel like the right investment. it gives the right impression in the short term but as the filtration system, heating and lighting components are used and age, they become less effective and the quality of the aquarium begins to deteriorate.
This is seen both visually, through the growths of algae and unwanted detritus in the tank as well as poor water chemistry, which can stress the fish.
A custom made aquarium can be a fantastic way to make a statement, but they are hugely expensive and a long term investment in comparison so require significant planning.
All aquariums require regular maintenance and time spent keeping them in perfect condition not to mention the livestock costs.
This is why AquaFanatics strikes the perfect balance for schools and public spaces alike. You have access to market-leading equipment quality, with tried and tested expertise on hand to take all of the challenges away from you, in one simple monthly payment giving you complete peace of mind.
What do we do during school holidays?
Whether you consider them a blessing or a curse, school holidays are something that needs careful planning for keeping your aquarium fish happy.
This is why we work to take away the challenge of looking after your fish during term time as well as holidays.
At AquaFanatics, we include the provision of automated feeding systems for short school holiday closures as well as a full “Summer Holiday Club” that means your fish will be in safe hands back at AquaFanatics HQ during the extended holiday period.
Before we look after your fish, we clean the tank completely so it is safe and well during this period.
Prior to you reopening your doors to your students (complete with new pencil cases and unscuffed shoes) we'll bring back your fish, and get the tank looking like new for you once again.
How AquaFanatics Can Help
As we've discussed, AquaFanatics specialise in taking these challenges away so that you and your school can bring holistic and learning capabilities into your classrooms.
So if you’re looking for an extremely affordable and highly effective way to create a place where children want to be, why not invest in a few fish? Not only will their health and happiness improve, but they will also have made a few new friends, as well.
Our cabinet aquariums are an excellent way to add colour and interest to any educational setting, such as libraries, reception areas, reading corners and quiet spaces.
We always ensure that you have everything that you need, including the right supply of fish food so you genuinely need not worry about a thing other than enjoying your aquarium and seeing the smiles on the faces of anyone that comes into contact with it.
With a huge variety of designs and styles to choose from and the ability to add personal touches like your school’s logo and colour schemes, we can create the perfect focal point for your school to support the wellbeing of your staff and students.
Because we’re regularly visiting to service your aquarium, we can also personalise the decor occasionally. That way, it compliments a specific topic from the curriculum or ties into a local event or holiday festival. This means that your aquarium will always have a unique look and give interest all year round to both staff and students.
Dedicated Sensory Aquariums
We can create dedicated sensory tanks in addition to our more traditional aquariums. These can include phased coloured lighting and bubble columns if requested. If you are interested in exploring this option, please get in touch with us today. We will be happy to have a conversation with you about how we can create something special for your individual circumstances.
Interested In A School or Classroom Aquarium?
Simply get in touch with us today using the form here, or call our team on 01502 507651 or alternatively email us HERE and we'll get straight back to you.
We can then discuss in a little more detail, what your requirements are and answer any questions you may have in relation to bringing an aquarium to your school.
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