Parker Jewish Institute Delights Residents with Aquariums and Koi Ponds

The Parker Jewish Institute’s healing environment flows throughout the facility, where stunning aquariums and koi ponds bring comfort, joy and curiosity. These vibrant tanks and tranquil ponds soothe the mind, lift the spirit and inspire lasting calm.

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Parker features five visually stunning aquatic tanks, and two tranquil koi ponds. The main lobby contains a 900-gallon saltwater tank, with fish from Bali, Christmas Island, Hawaii and Indonesia. A 200-gallon and 90-gallon saltwater aquatic tank on the second and third floors, respectively, hold colorful saltwater fish. The sixth floor 175-gallon tank features a giant gourami and catfish. And the eight floor 175-gallon tank hosts assorted goldfish. On the lower-level patio, peaceful koi ponds are home to koi, turtles, goldfish and frogs.

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Well-designed, colorful aquariums can offer significant health benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure, improved mood, better sleep and increased focus. The tanks and ponds captivate residents, visitors and staff with their beauty and the charm of their aquatic inhabitants.

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