What is it called to be afraid of aquariums?

[hi13hi]

I am afraid to be in aquariums. I think sea creatures are beautiful, but I went to an aquarium for the first time when I was 14 and I was tensed the whole time. I couldn't stop freaking out and I would constantly check the distance from the exit. There was the water tunnel with all the fish in it and I had to hold my breath while walking through it which I did pretty fast. I never went anywhere near the glass because I thought it would burst. And after I went home I had a nightmare about the aquarium and haven't been back since. (I'm almost 16) I'm not afraid of the sea creatures (some) I know because I walked around sea world and wasn't scared. (didn't go into the aquariums) and I watched some of the animals do tricks and I even saw shamoo's show. I'm also not afraid of water I love swimming and think the water is better the deeper it is. But there's something about aquariums that scare me. Is it a real fear or am I just weird?

[Anonymous]

There isn't a word to describe a "fear of aquariums".

You know, other than "fear of aquariums".

If you're looking for some sort of "aquariaphobia" type of word, it doesn't exist.

[Opinion Owner]

It would probably just be considered a manifestation of a form of claustrophobia.

[hi13hi]

thanks

[Anonymous]

That's what Google is for.

[hi13hi]

I wouldn't have asked this question if google helped but it doesn't specifically answer my question.

[Opinion Owner]

If Google can't help then I doubt any of us could

[hi13hi]

You're right but it was worth a shot.

[Opinion Owner]

Aquaphobia is a close but not exact match. Fear of water, especially large volumes of water. Found on google.

[hi13hi]

I think it fits well if I factor in other things but it's to soon to choose MHO

[whatIsCreative]

Scaredshitlessofseacowsphobia

[Anonymous]

If you're scared of it then it's a real fear

[Anonymous]

Hydrophobia.