How to Make It in Life

You know how some scientists and aquarium salesmen say having a fish tank reduces stress? Well, I happen to agree with them. But what's so soothing about having fish? It's not the fish. Seeing your fish go from healthy and alive to sick and dying is very stressful. Who wants to see all that death? No, what makes fish tanks so calming and soothing is the constant hum of the air filter. Sounds like a kitty purring all day and all night, content that you are there. Except it doesn't judge or claw you if you whip out your ding-a-long to do a happy weenie dance.