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Why Having An Aquarium Is Lucky For Your Home


03, December 2025

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Everyone nowadays is so fond of buying those small cute little fishes for their home decor. But do you have any idea how much positive energy and harmony it can bring to your home just by swimming inside those glass boxes?

Well, I also didn’t believe it at first but it’s really true these small fishes can bring more positive energy to our life and to our home more than any other decors or Drishti yantra we place.

Let’s run a quick scan.

Why having an aquarium is lucky for your home?

In both Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui, aquariums are considered auspicious and beneficial for enhancing energy as they can transform negative energy into positive energy. Vastu principles state that every element on earth has its energy level, including fish aquariums.

Even though you wish to set up a fish aquarium in your home, it is really important to follow the Vastu and Feng Shui protocols. Following these principles will automatically help you and your home to grow positive energies all around.

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Vastu Shastra

1. Water Element

It represents the flow of positive energy, wealth, and prosperity. Aquariums with clean, flowing water symbolize the uninterrupted flow of wealth and positive energy into the home.

2. Fish Representation

As the fishes are always in motion, they symbolize liveliness and activity. Seeing these fishes move freely helps to reduce stress and promote calmness and mental clarity.

3. Placement

Always place an aquarium in the northeast or North direction, as these directions are associated with the water element and it will help to attract wealth and prosperity. Always avoid bedrooms as a location, as it disturbs the energy balance in that space.

Feng Shui

1. Symbol of Wealth

According to Feng Shui, fish aquariums are one of the most powerful symbols to attract wealth. The combination of water and fish creates an energetic flow that represents prosperity.

2. Five Elements Balance

A fish aquarium contains all five Feng Shui elements.

    1. Water – Water itself

    2. Wood – plants placed inside the aquarium

    3. Metal – fish tank frame or decorations

    4. Earth – gravel or stones placed below the aquarium

    5. Fire – vibrant colours of the fish or illuminating lights inside the aquarium

      • The balance of these elements creates harmony in the environment.

3. Placement

According to Feng Shui, an aquarium should be placed in the Southeast (Wealth Sector) North (Career Sector) or East (Health And Family Sector). Proper placement can attract prosperity and improve health and career prospects.

Benefits Of Having An Aquarium

  1. Stress Relief: Watching the fish move freely creates a calming effect, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

  2. Good Luck Charm: A clean, clear water flow and well-maintained aquarium with vibrant, healthy fish can invite good luck, prosperity, and positive energy into your home.

Feng Shui Aquariums

As per the Feng Shui principles, there are a lot of varieties of fish tank aquariums for you to place at your home. Let us check out some of it.

1. Classic Feng Shui Aquarium

This type of aquarium is rectangular or square in shape which aligns with the earth. It contains elements like water, plants, frames or decorations, gravel or stones, and vibrant colour fish or lights to balance all five Feng Shui elements > Water, Wood, Metal, Earth, and Fire.

2. Round Feng Shui Aquarium

These aquariums symbolize continuous and smooth energy circulation. It also promotes a constant, harmonious flow of positive chi, particularly in spaces where a softer, less rigid energy is desired.

3. Wall-Mounted Feng Shui Aquarium

This type of aquarium space-saving design. It is ideal for areas where the floor space is limited but where a boost in energy flow is needed.

4. Custom Shape Feng Shui Aquarium

These are flexible designs, customized to the specific needs and energy of the space. These are one-of-a-kind aquarium that still maintains balance with the Feng Shui elements.

Other types of Feng Shui Aquariums are the Bamboo Feng Shui Aquarium, Tropical Fish Feng Shui Aquarium, Mini Feng Shui Aquarium, and Fountain-Integrated Feng Shui Aquarium.

Types of Feng Shui Aquarium Fishes are Arowana, Goldfish, and Koi – they are known for bringing wealth and prosperity.

Now let’s jump onto the next, shall we?

Vastu Shastra Aquarium

As per the Vastu Shastra principles, there are a lot of varieties of fish tank aquariums for you to place at your home.

1. Rectangular Vastu Aquarium

The rectangular shape aligns with the earth and stability. It symbolizes grounded energy and it is ideal for attracting long-term wealth. The precise placement for these aquariums is in the North or North-East direction.

2. Square Vastu Aquarium

The square shape represents balance in all aspects of life, relationships, and wealth. It helps to maintain equilibrium and peace in suited areas. The best areas to place these aquariums are in the North-East or South-West direction.

3. Fountain-Integrated Vastu Aquarium

The energy of flowing water and fish movement will attract prosperity and peace. It gives a strong boost of wealth energy all around. The best place is in the North or North-East direction.

4. Wall-Mounted Vastu Aquarium

It helps to enhance the energy of spaces. It spreads vibrant, positive energies to spaces that may feel stagnant or tight. The suitable place for placement is in the North-East or North.

Other types of Vastu Shastra Aquariums are Mini Vastu Aquarium, Custom Vastu Aquarium, Arowana Vastu Aquarium, Koi Vastu Aquarium, and Round Vastu Aquarium.

Types of Vastu Fishes are Goldfish, Koi Fish, Arowana, and Black Moor Fish.

When we travel towards the last let’s explore some more fishes suitable for the Feng Shui & Vastu Shastra Aquariums:

  1. Arowana – Dragon Fish

  2. Gold Fish

  3. Koi Fish

  4. Black Moor Fish

  5. Tetra Fish

  6. Guppy Fish

  7. Carp Fish

  8. Angel Fish

  9. Corydoras/Cory Cat Fish

  10. Betta Fish – Fighting Fish

Ideal Fish Number

  1. Nine Fish: It represents completeness, prosperity, and wealth. Eight red (Gold) fish and one black fish (for protection).

  2. Eight Fish: It signifies abundance and prosperity.

  3. Six Fish: It represents good fortune and a smooth flow of positive energy.

  4. Three Fish: It symbolizes growth and advancement in career and relationships.

Conclusion

Fish bowls and aquariums have their charm. But knowing the best place to put a fish tank in your house as per Vaastu is important. Additionally, if the home is built according to Vaastu, it brings twice as much good luck and abundance, which is why luxury homeowners place great emphasis on Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui principles.

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Most Frequently Asked Questions?

Q.1 Why having an aquarium is lucky for your home?

In both Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui, aquariums are considered auspicious and beneficial for enhancing energy as they can transform negative energy into positive energy. 

Q.2 A Feng Shui Aquarium contains what all elements?

  1. Water – water itself

  2. Wood – plants placed inside the aquarium

  3. Metal – fish tank frame or decorations

  4. Earth – gravel or stones placed below the aquarium

  5. Fire – vibrant colours of the fish or illuminating lights inside the aquarium

Q.3 What are the benefits of having an aquarium?

Having an aquarium at your home can help with Stress Relief and have a Good Luck charm.

Q.4 What do you know about the Classic Feng Shui Aquarium?

This type of aquarium is rectangular or square in shape which aligns with the earth. 

Q.5 What do you know about the ideal number of fishes?

Nine Fish which represents completeness, prosperity, and wealth. Eight Fish which signifies abundance and prosperity. Six Fish represents good fortune and a smooth flow of positive energy. Three Fish symbolizes growth and advancement in career and relationships.

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