An aquarium is a wonderful home addition that can add so much joy and curiosity to a house. Aquariums can also offer health benefits such as improving mental and physical well being. There is something especially peaceful about observing the life that develops inside your aquarium. However, they are not always a great selling point when it comes to selling a home. It is not often that a prospective homeowner is excited to see an aquarium in their soon-to-be property. Unless the new owners of a house are active and engaged fish-owners themselves, there is no reason for them to want an aquarium in their new property. For that reason alone, aquariums do not usually add value to a home when it is looking to be sold or appraised. Aquariums can cause other issues as well, if they are not tended to and taken care of. If an aquarium leaks or has issues, the water damage that can ensure it may be severe. That is why it is so important that you purchase a high-quality aquarium. Additionally, moving an aquarium – even from one room to another – can be a complicated and exhausting process that requires you to empty the tank, store the fish, and move the equipment, which can sometimes weigh hundreds upon hundreds of pounds. There is no denying that aquariums can be a lot of work. That is just another reason why many people and professionals don't feel that they add value to a home.