2006-08-31 12:22:11 · 8 answers · asked by Min K 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
It can be if the room isn't ventilated very well and the evaporation of the water in the tank causes mildew (even mildew you can't see).
2006-08-31 12:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by Christopher C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only things that you'd really ever need to worry about with a fish tank is that if you have cuts or scrapes on your hands it's possible (though not very likely) to end up with a disease called "swimmer's granuloma" or "aquarist's nodules." this disease is caused by an aquatic species of mycobacterium (yes, that's a type of bacteria) that is sometimes found in swimming pools or aquariums, that can colonize damaged skin. in rare cases, people pick this disease up while cleaning out the tank. the good news is, even if you get this, it's a pretty benign condition.
but in general, no, a tank just sitting in the room is not bad for your health, and since watching fish lowers your blood pressure (i.e., it's very calming), that's actually a positive.
2006-08-31 12:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by koi_pond_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people find to watch the fishes very relaxing, I know I do. But is a hard work to keep it clean, though.
2006-08-31 12:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by GN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally not, unless you make a habit of drinking the water.
2006-08-31 12:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,unless its really dirty and starts to smell.. its actually calming to most people..
2006-08-31 12:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't dunk for longer than you can hold your breath it should be o.k.
2006-08-31 12:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by bankshot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think yer suppose to drink the water
2006-08-31 12:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Cheyenne J 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean?
2006-08-31 12:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by vbkb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋