坐下來觀賞
Although many people like to keep dogs and cats as pets, others prefer aquatic animals such as fish, turtles, shrimp, snails and even small frogs.
雖然許多人喜歡養狗和貓作為寵物，但也有人喜歡水生動物，如魚、烏龜、蝦、蝸牛，甚至小青蛙。
keep someone company陪伴某人at a snail’s pace緩慢地have a frog in your throat聲音嘶啞
For these people, having an aquarium at home is like having their own small underwater world, which can make them feel relaxed or excited when they look at it.
對於這些人來說，在家裡擁有一個水族箱就像擁有自己的小型水下世界，當他們看著水族箱時，會感到放鬆或興奮。
aquarium(n.)水族箱、水族館underwater(adj.)在水中生長的、水下的thrilled(adj.)興奮的
Keeping aquatic pets usually requires having special equipment besides the tank.
飼養水生寵物通常需要除了魚缸之外的特殊設備。
equipment(n.)設備besides(adv.)此外=in addition totank(n.)魚缸
Most aquariums need lights as well as devices to help clean and heat the water.
大多數水族箱需要照明設備，以及幫助清潔和加熱水的設備。
device(n.)設備、裝置、策略
In addition to these things, many people choose to decorate the inside of their aquariums with colored rocks, plants, and small pieces of wood.
除了這些東西之外，許多人選擇在水族箱內部裝飾以彩色的石頭、植物和小木塊。
choose(v.)選擇=optdecorate(v.)裝飾inside(n.)內部=interiorwoods(n.)森林
Some people will even add small pirate ships, castles or statues to make more interesting aquatic environments.
有些人甚至會加入小海盜船、城堡或雕像，以營造更有趣的水生環境。
add A to B把A加入B
These make the aquariums not only more attractive but also healthier for the pets living in them.
這不僅使水族箱更具吸引力，也使生活在其中的寵物更健康。
not only...but also...不但～，還～attractive(adj.)具有吸引力的=appealing
Taking care of fish or other aquatic animals can be fun for kids and adults alike.
照顧魚或其他水生動物對兒童和成年人來說都可以很有趣。
take care of照顧、處理=look after=care forA and B alike A和B兩者=both A and B
It is a great way to have pets that do not need to be walked or taken to the vet.
這是一種擁有寵物而不需要遛狗或帶去看獸醫的好方法。
vet(n.)獸醫=veterinarian
Moreover, sitting and watching fish, turtles or shrimp swim around in an aquarium can be a fun activity every day of the week.
此外，坐下來觀賞魚、烏龜或蝦在水族箱中游動可以成為天天都可做的有趣活動。