The World's First Aquarium Did you know that the art of fish keeping is as old as time itself? From the ancient Hawaiians to the Mesopotamians, people have been creating ponds and keeping fish for thousands of years. Yet, the concept of a true aquarium is relatively new, dating back to the 1850s, thanks to a man named Gosse from Victoria, England. Despite being a fairly young hobby, aquarium keeping has evolved significantly over the years, with numerous theories and practices about maintaining