One of the benefits of keeping an aquarium at home is that it keeps hyperactive kids at bay. Studies have indicated that kids' curiosity means they want to watch the fish and they feel much calmer while, and after, watching fish. It has been found that the kids Just as they relax us adults, the kids get a feeling of calmness from aquarium fish.
Of course, by getting your kids to watch the pretty fish, you're using diversionary tactics to steer them away from their hyperactive activities!