Large acrylic feng shui fish tank built on-site by Aqua Creations
Feng shui fish tanks are a beautiful and potent feng shui cure to attract the energy of wealth and abundance. Placed right, and taken care of wisely, an aquarium will amplify the energy in any home or office and attract more wealth Chi (Qi). Explore top tips on feng shui fish tank placement and location from Aqua Creations, custom aquarium experts.
Feng shui fish aquariums are considered auspicious because they bring a harmonious combination of several wealth-attracting factors, as well as embracing all five elements of feng shui:
  1. Water – the water element  in the aquarium represents the flow of energy and abundance.
  2. Wood – driftwood or aquatic plants in the aquarium promote creativity and vitality.
  3. Metal – the metal element in the aquarium steel structure or metallic ornaments represents stability, structure, and precision.
  4. Earth – the small rocks and gravel at the bottom of the aquarium promote stability and health.
  5. Fire – the bright colors of the fish and the aquarium lighting represent warmth, energy, and passion.

The Ideal Feng Shui Fish Tank Shape

Be sure the shape of the aquarium works with the feng shui element of the area where you are placing it. For example: If you place your aquarium in your money area, governed by the wood element, you can go for a square-shaped aquarium (the earth feng shui element shape) or a rectangular aquarium (the wood feng shui element shape.)
In feng shui, numbers are always important and it’s the same for feng shui fish. You can use fish in a koi pond outside your home or in an aquarium inside your home.

Lucky Number of Fish in Aquarium

Most feng shui practitioners agree that the number nine is the most propitious and lucky number for fish, so it’s no wonder this is the favored number of fish in an aquarium for feng shui. The number nine is the number for prosperity and good fortune, symbolizing the promise of wealth for years to come.

9 Goldfish in Feng Shui

The best combination of nine fish in an aquarium is eight goldfish or Arowana fish and one black-colored goldfish (black moor). Arowana fish are often referred to as dragon fish and are best used in a koi pond due to their grown size of over four feet.
With a combination of eight red and one black fish, the feng shui aquarium fish symbolize prosperity, energy, and good fortune. The number eight is the major prosperity number for feng shui practices.

What Is the Purpose of One Black Fish?

The purpose of placing one black goldfish in your feng shui fish aquarium is to absorb any negative energy that enters your home. The black goldfish is a symbol of protection. If the black fish dies without any known cause, such as under-oxygenated water, overfeeding, or a lack of food, it is believed that the fish died from absorbing bad luck that was meant for you.

Is It Bad Luck When Your Fish Dies?

Many people believe that if any fish in the tank dies without a justifiable cause, then its sacrifice was to spare you the bad luck that was headed your way.
Always remove a dead fish from your feng shui fish tank immediately and replace it as soon as possible. There are many feng shui practitioners who give their dead fish a nice burial and say prayers or mantras for them. It’s common knowledge that black fish die more often than regular goldfish or Arowana fish. The black moor fish has poor vision and cannot compete fairly for food.

Number of Fish Based on Symbolism

According to feng shui principles, numbers play an important role in feng shui application. These roles include:
While these are two significant aspects of number use in feng shui, they are uncommon considerations when selecting the number of fish to use in an aquarium. Based on the symbolism associated with numbers you can have any of the following number of fish in an aquarium for feng shui to attract the energies ascribed to each number:

Create an Auspicious Feng Shui Fish Aquarium

According to feng shui principles, adding an aquarium to your home or office is an excellent way to attract auspicious chi into your space, especially for good luck, abundance, and prosperity. A feng shui aquarium must adhere to the following factors:
The most important rule for an aquarium is to keep the water clean. If the water becomes stagnant or dirty, the fish will not be healthy or happy. This type of unkempt aquarium attracts negative energy (sha chi) that can impact all areas of your life, especially your wealth sector. A dedicated aquarium maintenance team can ensure the water stays clean.

The Importance of the Feng Shui Fish Tank Location

In addition to choosing the number of fish to care for in your aquarium, proper feng shui fish tank placement is very important. The purpose of an aquarium is to add or activate yang energy. This is achieved by the fish with their constant swimming. The movement of water creates the yang energy.
What is the best place for a fish tank for feng shui? Generally, the best area to place the fish tank to activate prosperity and wealth is the southeast sector of your home. The southeast bagua area is the feng shui wealth and abundance area. The next best area for feng shui fish tank placement at home is the north area, which represents your career, followed by the east area, which symbolizes health and family.

A feng shui fish tank should never be placed in a bedroom, the kitchen, or in the center of the house. Both the bedroom and the kitchen are yin (passive) areas and a fish tank is very yang (aggressive). Since it is a room for rest, placing a fish tank in the bedroom would create too much yang energy from the fish swimming around the tank, causing a very restless sleep. Placing the tank in the kitchen also overstimulates the yang chi energy, causing excessive eating. The center of the house is a bad location for a fish tank because according to the Book of Changes, water in the middle of the house means you will suffer from many problems and difficulties.

Design Your Dream Feng Shui Fish Tank With Aqua Creations

Do you wish to invite more positive energy into your home and attract more wealth chi? If yes, then a feng shui fish tank from Aqua Creations is for you. From design to installation to maintenance, Aqua Creations are custom aquarium experts for both residential and commercial aquariums. We will help you decide on the best shape and location for your aquarium, plus which feng shui fish to include.
Contact Aqua Creations by email or phone at 732.730.7060 and get ready to bring positive feng shui energy into your home.

About the Author

Sol Bick

Sol Bick
Aqua Creations Founder

Aqua Creations founder and self-proclaimed fish addict, Sol Bick is passionate about anything aquatic. With over 50 years of experience as an aquarium hobbyist and professional, Sol never stops plunging into the depths of aquatic science, researching, contributing to, and staying current with the latest technologies.