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The 20 Most Lavish Home Aquariums in the World
For lots of people, having a home aquarium is nothing more than a simple hobby. After all, most people are much more interested in having furry four-legged pets, and there is only so much time and money that they are willing to invest in a fish tank. However, for others, a beautiful home aquarium is a source of pride, and is something to be taken very seriously. They see the creatures in their aquarium as much more than pets, and they’re all about coming up with the move eye-catching and lavish designs. Although you may think home aquariums are a joke, you’ll probably change your mind after seeing this. Here are the 20 most lavish home aquariums in the world.
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Having a fish tank in your kitchen isn’t all that uncommon, but having one like this certainly isn’t something you see every day. This beautiful home aquarium takes the idea of having an island in your kitchen to a whole new level. Built directly into the base, this salt water aquarium is certainly one of a kind.
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Sometimes simplicity is key, and this custom home aquarium manages to keep it simple while still being lavish and attractive. Unlike many home aquariums that are built into the wall, this one is built like a pillar which allows for viewing all the way around.
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Lots of people take pride in their fireplace’s mantel, but there aren’t too many people who can say they’ve got one like this. This home aquarium, built directly on top of the fireplace, is extremely creative and unique.
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This custom reef aquarium is all about putting some of the most beautiful sea life on display. With a nearby couch for optimal viewing, this approximately 300 gallon tank is perfect for a sea life lover with lots of cash to invest in an aquarium.
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Most aquariums, home or otherwise, tend to be square or rectangular. However, this custom circular aquarium takes a different approach with its column-like build. Coming home after a long day at work might be a little better when you can sit down in front of this grand aquarium.
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This $1 million home aquarium almost has the appearance of a very large flat screen TV. Built next to the casual dining area, this salt water tank is a great way to impress dinner guests. Who needs to watch a favorite show during dinner when you can look at a tank like this.
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If you’re going to do something, you might as well do it big, and that’s what this design is all about. Borrowing its theme from Mediterranean architecture, this home aquarium takes up an entire wall with its grand appearance.
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A coffee table is probably the last place that most people would think about for building an aquarium.
However, this unique design proves the anything is possible. It also remains practical by still managing to be a useable table.
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This approximately 300 gallon aquarium is the perfect touch to this modern living room design. It’s noticeable without sticking out, and provides the space beautiful pops of color and a little bit of extra light.
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This $2 million dollar aquarium is unbelievable. Extending from the bar, all the way across the other side of the room, this design is almost everywhere. While most people will probably find this a little over the top, those who love lavish aquariums can’t help but admit that this is pretty cool.
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Why build an aquarium in the wall when you can build it into the ceiling? If you love aquariums than this is one that will certainly appeal to you. Replacing what could have been a traditional sky light, this modern home aquarium is all about pushing the limits to provide an unforgettable experience.
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One of the keys to luxury is creating something beautiful in a space that may have otherwise gone unused; this large aquarium does just that. Built into the center of this staircase, this sleek circular aquarium adds an even more lavish look to this mostly glass design.
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What better place to admire your aquarium than the pool or the hot tub? If water is your thing, this incredible design will be right up your alley. This large salt water aquarium boasts a two column design and a large stone base.
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Custom built to cover all three sections of the wall, this home aquarium takes a casual, yet beautiful, approach. In a space that can be used as a reading nook, people can also enjoy looking at their favorite fish and sea creatures.
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Imagine walking into your living room every day and seeing something like this.
This 400 gallon living room fish tank is simply amazing. Built next to an oversized fireplace, this design makes great use of stone and wood.
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If you’re looking to add some color to your kitchen, an aquarium might just be the answer. This seemingly simple kitchen aquarium is all about blending in with its surroundings. Built into a wall of wooden cabinetry, this design doesn’t call much attention to itself, but it’s still very worth noticing.
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This beautiful custom aquarium may have cost $1 million, but it was definitely worth it. Completely glass all the way around, this design was created by Zero Edge, and takes the idea of a typical aquarium and turns it into something smooth and futuristic. This set up is perfect for people who don’t want to stray too far from the traditional design, but still want to have something uncommon.
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This custom aquarium belongs to none other than Baywatch star, David Hasselhoff. According to Hasselhoff, “I wanted bright fish that I could strike up a relationship with. Specifically, sharks and fish that have great personalities that would know you.” He also says that designing and owning the tank has been a very calming and spiritual experience.
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This 300 gallon custom acrylic tank has a subtle design that blends well with this casual and laid back living space. The way tis tank is built into the black paneling also gives it the appearance of a very large picture in a frame.
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Located in a home in Cheshire, this lavish aquarium is built directly into the dining room wall. Its unique stone appearance will draw guests’ eyes immediately toward the fish, and hosting holiday dinners will certainly come with an added bonus.
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10 Largest Aquariums in the World (with Map)
The most common size for a home aquarium tank is probably 29 or 30 gallon, though some aquarists have constructed aquariums of many thousands of gallons. Public aquariums can be dramatically larger than any home aquarium. But only a few are big enough to make it to our list of largest aquariums in the world. The kind of aquarium that can hold whale sharks and manta rays. It takes a very large tank to hold these kind of aquatic creatures.
In order to compare these large aquariums we have looked at the size of their biggest tank (in gallons). Most aquariums have several tanks and the combined volume of water can be much larger but it is only the largest aquarium tank that is counted. So here’s a list of the largest aquariums in the world.
10. Aquarium of Western Australia (0,8 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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Located in a coastal suburb of Perth, the Aquarium of Western Australia, or AQWA in short, contains Australia’s largest aquarium tank.
The aquarium’s main tank is 40 meters (130 ft) long and 20 meters (66 ft) wide and holds 3,000,000 liters (793,000 gallons) of seawater. It incorporates a 98 meter (322 ft) underwater tunnel. For a fee, snorkelers and divers can get even closer to the fish, sharks, and rays by joining the aquarium’s dive master in exploring the main tank.
9. Aquarium of Genoa (about 1 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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Built for Expo 92, the Aquarium of Genoa in Italy is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. The aquarium’s 70 tanks reproduce marine and terrestrial habitats from throughout the world and provide a home for more than 6000 animals. Some tanks reproduce natural environments from different areas as the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. The most spectacular ones are those housing the sharks, the dolphins and the seals.
8. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (about 1 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Asia.
It is composed of 9 exhibition zones of all over the world, including the China Zone, the Antarctic Zone and the Australia Zone. The China Zone is home to several endangered Chinese aquatic species, including rare and precious species from the Yangtze River. The biggest attraction of the aquarium is the underwater tunnel. At 155 meter (509 ft) it is the longest underwater tunnel in the world.
7. uShaka Marine World (about 1 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The uShaka Marine World is a theme park located in Durban, South Africa. It contains the largest aquarium in Africa boasting 32 tanks. The sea creatures found in the aquarium range from small sea horses all the way through to sharks and dolphins. The Aquarium is built to look like an old wreck and contains a number of restaurants and cafes. The most notable of these restaurants is “The Cargo Hold” restaurant which contains a full wall sized aquarium containing a number of sharks which are visible from most of the dining area.
6. Monterey Bay Aquarium (1,2 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. Among the aquarium’s numerous exhibits are two gigantic tanks. The centerpiece of the Ocean’s Edge Wing is a 10 meter (33 foot) high 1,3 million liter (0,33 million gallon) tank for viewing California coastal marine life. The other one is a 4,5 million liter (1,2 million gallon) tank in the Outer Bay Wing which features one of the world’s largest single-paned windows. Sealife on exhibit includes stingrays, jellyfish, sea otters, and numerous other native marine species, which can be viewed above and below the waterline.
5. Turkuazoo (1,32 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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Opened in 2009, Turkuazoo is Turkey’s first giant aquarium featuring a rainforest, flooded forest and tropical seas zones.
The aquarium is located inside the Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and contains a 80 meter long underwater tunnel. Turkuazoo holds about 10,000 sea creatures including tiger sharks, giant stingrays and piranhas in 29 different exhibits where the largest holds 5 million liters (1,32 million gallons) of water.
4. L’Oceanografic (1,85 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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L’Oceanogràfic is a marine complex where different marine habitats are represented. It is integrated inside a complex known as the City of Arts and Sciences inside the city of Valencia, Spain. The Oceanogràfic features the largest aquarium tank in Europe and houses more than 45,000 marine creatures. They populate nine under water towers, structured on two levels that represent several marine ecosystems. Two underwater towers are joined by a 35 meter underwater tunnel and it’s tank is filled with sharks, rays and 7 million liters (1,85 million gallon) of water.
3. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (1,98 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Expo Park in Japan and was opened in 2002.
The main tank of the aquarium, called the Kuroshio Sea, holds 7,5 million liters (1,981,000 gallons) of water and features an acrylic glass panel measuring 8.2 by 22.5 meters (27 by 74 feet) with a thickness of 60 centimeters (24 inches), the largest such panel in the world when the aquarium was opened. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept alongside many other fish species in Kuroshio Sea. As of July 2010, there have been a total of four manta rays born in the aquarium.
2. Dubai Mall Aquarium (2,64 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The Dubai Mall, one the world’s largest shopping malls in the world, is part of the 20-billion-dollar Burj Dubai complex in Dubai. The centerpiece of the mall is the gigantic aquarium tank, with the capacity to hold 10 million liters (2,64 million gallons) of water. The aquarium has more than 33,000 living animals including over 400 sharks and rays combined. It officially earned the Guinness World Record for the world’s “Largest Acrylic Panel”.
The panel measures 8.3 by 32.88 meter (27 by 108 feet) and is 75 centimeters (30 inches) thick beating Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium to the punch. In February 2010, the shark filled tank sprang a leak causing an evacuation and brief shutdown of the mall.
1. Georgia Aquarium (6,3 million gallons)[SEE MAP]
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The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the world housing more than 100,000 sea creatures. Funded mostly by a $250 million donation from Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, the aquarium opened in November 2005. The Georgia Aquarium is the only institution outside of Asia to house whale sharks. The sharks are kept in a gigantic 24 million liter (6.3 million gallon) tank in the Ocean Voyager exhibit. There has been controversy surrounding the decision of the Georgia Aquarium to house whale sharks. Concerns about keeping the whale sharks in captivity were heightened by the deaths of two of the whale sharks originally obtained.
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Israel’s own Aquaman? Meet the CEO who built a home aquarium large enough to swim in
HAIFA, Israel — If it’s possible to make news quietly, then that’s what Israeli entrepreneur Eli Fruchter did earlier this year when his company, EZ Chip (who, for the last 15 years have been supplying with similar quietude an ethernet technology ubiquitous the world over) was acquired for over $800 million.
The understated media attention was well-suited to Fruchter, who is soft-spoken, deliberate and deceivingly humble.
No such luck this August, however, when the internet got wind of a YouTube video he uploaded showing off the 37,000 liter (10,000 gallons, including the filtration system) home reef aquarium in his living room — large enough for him to get inside and swim among the fish.
It is the second clip he’s posted showcasing his amazing project. Within days the video racked up a stunning 250,000 hits and news outlets from Ireland to India called to speak with him. The erstwhile CEO was even covered by Israeli pop culture show HaZinor.
After paying a visit to Fruchter’s Haifa home, The Times of Israel can attest: The aquarium is certainly newsworthy.
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Over 150 colorful fish of 30 different species glide and flit through the mammoth tank, while a rainbow of corals bob lightly back and forth on waves of alternating current produced by the filtration system.
The currents are just one of many factors designed to replicate the reef’s natural environment, producing a facsimile realistic enough to allow the aquarium’s first resident to grow to a size normally only achieved in the wild.
Many of the aquarium’s over 30 species are growing to sizes they would normally only achieve in the wild. (Miriam Nahum/Times of Israel)
“Most of these fish are called Tangs,” — a saltwater variety common among home enthusiasts — Fruchter tells The Times of Israel. “They are mostly vegetarian, but on the base of their tail, they have knives — real knives, sharp ones. And they use these knives to attack, and also to defend themselves.” Also among the biodiversity swim several specimens with a prominent elongated proboscis, the aptly-named Unicorn fish.
Each week, Fruchter drives a specially equipped golf cart a few minutes from his home to the Mediterranean Sea, to replenish 1,000 liters of the tank’s contents with fresh seawater.
Eli Fruchter performing the weekly water change.
(Facebook/Eli’s 10,000 Gallon Reef Aquarium)
“The corals especially must have water that’s completely clean, and that’s very hard to get in a closed system,” he says. “Most public aquariums are located near the ocean, and they just pump in clean water.”
“It requires a lot of maintenance,” he adds. “A reef aquarium of this size you usually just find in places where they have a full-time staff.”
Newly retired — though still dispensing advice and working part time on the board of Nova, another Israeli hi-tech company — Fruchter, 63, has a little more free time these days to dedicate to his marine hobby.
Unsurprising for an Israeli hi-tech CEO, he has programmed many functions such as feeding, temperature, and the retractable sunroof to be controlled via an app on his phone.
While that’s impressive, what’s truly stunning is Fruchter’s elaborate filtration system. Located one floor directly below the aquarium, the system can be found behind thick metal double-doors.
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Inside the filter room. (Miriam Nahum/Times of Israel)
Manage to pry the doors open, and the smell of seawater hits the nostrils just as the cacophonous grind of the three powerful pumps envelops. The noise inhibits conversation but encourages wordless exploration into the room, which houses the guts of the aquarium. There, amid the hum of the machinery and winding PVC pipe, lie several smaller tanks — although still large enough to be proudly showcased in a more standard living room.
In one such tank, several young shrimp are gradually acclimating to future conditions in the main aquarium.
“I have to see that they are doing well, the new ones,” Fruchter says, leaning over and looking down his glasses at them.
Designed by Fruchter himself, the filter uniquely relies on gravity caused by falling water to create a heady foam from the impurities. The foam is then skimmed off the top by a revolving paddle, leaving the clean water to be pumped into a series of reservoirs before being returned to the main tank.
A view of the tank from the living room. (Miriam Nahum/Times of Israel)
All in all, the system filters 100,000 liters of water per hour, or about three times the aquarium’s volume.
As he latches the heavy door to the filtration room behind him, the hint of a self-deprecating smile can be spotted in Fuchter’s profile.
“There aren’t too many crazy people around the world who will do something like this,” he says. “You really need to like it a lot.”
Despite the timing of the video, the aquatic endeavor is clearly not the caprice of a newly-retired rich guy.
Eli Fruchter standing next to what might be the world’s largest home reef aquarium in his living room in Haifa.
(Miriam Nahum/Times of Israel)
“I grew up in a very small room, here in Haifa, in another part of Haifa,” he says. “The room was two meters by two meters. And even then, when I was five or six, I had an aquarium. So I guess you can say I’ve been doing this all my life.”
Since then, Fruchter has scaled up significantly.
“I moved from a small one to a bigger one,” he says. “About 10 or 12 years ago, in my old house, I had one — not as big as this, maybe 1,000 gallons — and then it broke, and it flooded my house. That’s when I decided I need to build another aquarium, and the house around it.”
Installing the main aquarium panel. (Facebook/Eli’s 10,000 Gallon Reef Aquarium)
Five years in, the reef aquarium is still a work in progress. Fruchter sees it being another few years before the ecosystem is fully developed. Corals in particular can take many years to begin to flourish.
In the meanwhile, he continues his research by watching the BBC, participating in online forums and viewing YouTube videos from other hobbyists.
“What I’m trying to do is learn from others and show what I’m doing so people can learn from each other, that’s the main purpose why I put the video up,” he says.
Fruchter says this isn’t about publicity, and that he was even surprised at how much attention his video got.
The finished aquarium. (Courtesy/Eli’s 10,000 Gallon Home Reef Aquarium)
“When I made my first video last year, I thought it might get a lot of hits — but this last video was much more technical, about the filtration system,” Fruchter said. “I thought it was just going to be seen by the enthusiasts who requested it. But then it became popular on reddit [a content website], and then it just exploded. And that’s when you called, and HaZinor called, and everybody called, so now I’m… becoming famous.”
While a lesser person might struggle with vanity in such a situation, the newly-retired CEO says he’s not thrilled with his moment in the sun.
Some of the 150 fish and many coral in the aquarium.
(Miriam Nahum/Times of Israel)
“I don’t like it. I managed a public company that was worth a billion dollars for many years, and I never appeared on television. So I’ve never had, you know, people that — ” cutting himself off mid-sentence, Fruchter’s eyes were drawn to one of the aquarium’s inhabitants. “This guy is living inside the sand, he goes at night under the sand and he sleeps there, and now he’s digging, trying to find worms and stuff to eat, it’s very interesting.”
“So yeah,” he said, returning to the question. “I don’t really like the attention, but it’s something, that if you put it on the internet, it can happen.”
The Best Aquariums in the World and Where to Find Them
Discover 12 of the world’s best aquariums in one o-fish-al list
The best aquariums in the world share the same magical properties: wondrous tunnels of cerulean blue; immense enclosures home to mysterious and intelligent sea creatures; expert staff working to the highest animal welfare standards; and, of course, cute but questionably priced gift shop toys.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock at the bottom of the sea, you’ll know that our oceans are increasingly under threat, struggling to maintain their natural order under pressure from global warming, overfishing, and destruction of ecosystems.
The world’s best aquariums are committed to education, preservation, and scientific research, both internationally and within their local waters.
Discover some of the best aquariums in the world with a deep dive into the most encapsulating water kingdoms accredited by regional or international organizations.
1.
The Florida Aquarium
🏆 Accredited by AZA
📍 Tampa, United States
Must see: Sea dragons and seahorses
The Florida Aquarium is no shallow marine menagerie. The experience is designed to take visitors on a journey, beginning with a trickle from one of Florida’s freshwater springs, journeying out to the Florida Keys, and way beyond into international waters.
Guests can walk the Wetlands Trail to see river otters, alligators, and pythons. There are the stars of the No Bone Zone, plus pufferfish and lobsters in the Bays & Beaches exhibit.
Visitors get up close to lemurs, chameleons, and, if so inclined, cockroaches, on the Journey to Madagascar. And don’t miss the opportunity to marvel at the delicate inhabitants of Dragons Down Under – seahorses, sea dragons, and more!
Like many of the best aquariums in the world, The Florida Aquarium prides itself on its conservation initiatives. It’s part of a globally recognized coral conservation program in the Florida Reef Tract (the world’s third-largest barrier reef) as well as programs aimed to protect wild sea turtles, whales and sharks.
2.
Oceanogràfic de Valencia
🏆 Accredited by AZA & EAZA
📍 Valencia, Spain
A ghost-like jelly at Oceanogràfic Valencia
Photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos on Unsplash
Must see: Belugas and Atlantic horseshoe crabs
Valencia’s immense Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe, spread across 1,200,000 square feet, just a stone’s skip from the Balearic Sea.
It confidently bills itself as: “a first-rate scientific, educational, and recreational center”. Its habitats, housed in nine underwater towers, represent all the world’s major ecosystems, from the frozen to the temperate and tropical.
Visitors to L’Oceanogràfic can wander between Bermuda and the Canary Islands along the longest aquarium tunnel in Europe, or peer into the crystal-clear home of an inquisitive family of Belugas – the only blood-related group in Europe.
The Mysteries of the Sea exhibit hides creatures renowned for their beauty, oddness, or unique scientific characteristics.
Perhaps the most fascinating resident here is the Atlantic horseshoe crab. These blue-blooded, nine-eyed arthropods are actually more akin to spiders and scorpions than crabs, and the hemocyanin in their blood is vital in the field of medicine. It may even have a role to play in the coronavirus vaccine.
The Oceanogràfic carries out numerous marine conservation projects locally and further afield, including studies on sustainable fishing and the protection of bottlenose dolphins, as well as the work undertaken by its Recovery Centre for Marine Fauna.
Can’t make it to Spain? Check out this guided tour of Oceanogràfic which formed part of Tiqets’ Awakening Weeks.
3.
Nausicaá – Centre national de la Mer
🏆 Accredited by EAZA
📍 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
A majestic giant manta ray at Nausicaá
Photo by Julien Lanoy on Unsplash
Must see: Nurse sharks & giant manta rays
How could you not want to visit an aquarium resembling an enormous manta ray?
Nausicaá isn’t just an architectural wonder, either. With a huge diversity of sea life and a core educational mission, Nausicaá is one of the best aquariums in the world, focusing on the relationship between mankind and the sea.
Almost 60,000 charismatic creatures call Nausicaá home, from lionfish to sea lions, and from leopard sharks to tiger sharks and small-spotted catsharks. We’ll make a note to ask why so many are named after cats.
There are rare fish who illuminate the dark with torch-like organs, and majestic rays who move as if flying through the deep. And the jellyfish! Is it even possible to watch these gelatinous gems glide around without feeling a little bit awestruck?
Boasting the largest tank in Europe, 1,600 different species are on show across two huge exhibits: Journey on the High Seas, and Mankind and Shores.
The aquarium is also involved in conservation work far from its catchment area, helping to reconstruct the coral reef in the Maldives, and working to protect the African penguin in South Africa.
4.
Georgia Aquarium
🏆 Accredited by WAZA & AZA
📍 Atlanta, United States
Georgia Aquarium is the only one outside Asia to house whale sharks
Photo by Matt Helbig on Unsplash
Must see: Whale sharks and belugas
Georgia Aquarium was the biggest aquarium in the world when it opened in 2005.
Despite now having to settle for third place behind gargantuan water worlds in Singapore and China, it’s still the largest aquarium in the US, and recognized as one of the best aquariums in the world.
A trip to Georgia Aquarium will see guests go nose-to-glass with dolphins, tropical fish, octopuses, sea lions, penguins and lots more. Zones are dedicated to freshwater ecosystems and marine environments, coral reefs and river habitats, all of which are prime for exploring.
There are thousands of delicate creatures floating, crawling, and waddling around – and that’s just the army of visiting toddlers. If you’re looking to see whale sharks up close, Georgia’s is the only aquarium outside of Asia to house this unique and endangered species. The whale shark is certified as the largest fish on Earth – this 2,300-ton bronze puffer fish in China obviously didn’t meet the selection criteria.
As a non-profit organization, educational engagement is at the forefront of the Georgia Aquarium experience. They provide at-home learning resources, on and off-site school programs, live webcams, and volunteer initiatives.
5.
Lisbon Oceanarium
🏆 Accredited by EAZA & WAZA
📍 Lisbon, Portugal
Photo by Isabel Galvez on Unsplash
Must see: Chimeras
Oceanário de Lisboa is the most popular cultural attraction in Portugal and respected as one of the best aquariums on Earth.
A visit to the Oceanarium is a dreamy journey through four incredible zones, which replicate the rocky coastline of the North Atlantic, the icy tundra of the Antarctic, the kelp forests of the Pacific, and the coral reefs of the Indian ocean – not bad for €19!
The aquarium is full of species you’ve never heard of: the bignose unicornfish, the fire goby, the old wife, the wide-eyed flounder, the nursehound, the splendid garden eel, and plenty more. Add to this the peculiar coral, rare sharks, limb-regenerating salamanders, deadly poisonous frogs and elegant puffins, and you can see why the aquarium is such a hit.
Some of the Oceanarium’s biggest draws are the array of temporary exhibitions it puts on each year, from climate change-focused exhibits to spectacles that would be at home in a famous art gallery.
The aquarium is involved in breeding programs in partnership with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria. It also sponsors various conservation projects outside its walls, such as the Angelshark Project, which aims to protect the critically endangered shark, and a program aimed at safeguarding threatened sea turtles in São Tome and Príncipe.
6.
Aquarium of Genoa
🏆 Accredited by EAZA
📍 Genoa, Italy
Photo: Shutterstock
Must see: Manatees
In terms of an aquatic experience, the Aquarium of Genoa is one of the coolest aquariums in the world.
Visitors begin their journey with an immersive video that puts into context the vast bodies of water that cover our planet. Then, it’s on to find its huge collection of animals – 15,000 of them.
Guests can brave the darkness in search of moray eels slinking about in their caves, or go nose-to-nose with blood-hungry predators at the Shark Bay. There are bottlenose dolphins, Antarctic penguins, common seals, and sea urchins whose spines would have Goliath hopping around in agony. You can even swim with long-extinct sea monsters… in the VR experience.
The celebrities of Genoa Aquarium reside in the Lagoon of the Sirens. You don’t need to worry about scantily clad temptresses whose song will have you sleeping with the fishes.
No, this area of the aquarium is home to beautiful, curvaceous manatees. Genoa’s is one of only a handful to house these herbivorous mammals – a treat, even for regular aquarium goers.
Like all of the aquariums on this list, Genoa’s foremost aim is to raise awareness in the general public of the issues facing marine environments. It’s also involved, through its conservation foundation, in various initiatives, including working to protect the vulnerable bottlenose dolphin in the Mediterranean. Now that’s an aquarium with a porpoise.
7.
Vancouver Aquarium
🏆 Accredited by AZA
📍 Vancouver, Canada
Must see: Otters, jellyfish, and dolphins
With over 30 exhibits, 50,000 animals, and a research and conservation center admired around the globe, Vancouver’s non-profit Aquarium is considered one of the best aquariums on Earth.
Locals and tourists alike can discover species native to the rocky Pacific coast of British Columbia in Treasures of the B.C. Coast. See if you can spot a tiny marvel, the Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker, gasping for air among the weeds.
Guests can experience the diversity and humidity of the rainforest in the Graham Amazon Gallery, and walk around wide-eyed among schools of colorful fish in the Tropics. The Wondrous Jellies exhibit is one of the best jellyfish spectacles you’re likely to see.
Vancouver Aquarium is home to Ocean Wise, its research and conservation center, which focuses on protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Together, they work on numerous initiatives, at the aquarium, in their backyard, and around the world.
Through Ocean Wise, the aquarium rescues and rehabilitates over 150 marine mammals every year. Your ticket money goes directly to needy animals!
8.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
🏆 Accredited by JAZA
📍 Osaka, Japan
Photo by Steffen Triekels on Unsplash
Must see: Japanese spider crabs and whale sharks
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of Japan’s most popular aquariums, with a specific focus on the animals of the Pacific Rim.
The presentation of the exhibits at Kaiyukan is what makes it one of the coolest aquariums in the world, and the wonder begins the moment guests walk through the Aqua Gate into a tunnel of ocean blue.
The Pacific Ocean covers a third of the world’s surface, so you can imagine just how many curious critters go about their business beneath the ebb and flow.
Represented at Kaiyukan are hammerheads, whale sharks, octopuses, loggerhead turtles, and cute, wide-eyed, but extremely poisonous porcupine fish. See squadrons of squid and packs of piranhas. The Japanese spider crabs, terrifying and alluring in equal measure, can reach a whopping 12 feet in size.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is linked closely with the Osaka Aquarium Biological Research Institute of Iburi Center.
9.
S.E.A. Aquarium
🏆 Accredited by AZA & WAZA
📍 Sentosa Island, Singapore
Anyone order crab sticks?
Photo: Shutterstock
Must see: Silvertip sharks & manta rays
One of the largest aquariums in the world, and certainly one of the best, S.
E.A. Aquarium is the shimmering jewel of Sentosa Island in Singapore.
There are over 100,000 specimens living within its spacious tanks. Imagine if someone organized them into some kind of naval force. The world wouldn’t stand a chance.
There are 10 different zones encompassing 50 habitats. Visitors embark on a voyage of discovery, travelling from the Strait of Karimata to the Red Sea, and far, far beyond.
There’s an abundance of sharks, as many as 200, ranging from man-eaters to bottom-feeders, plus graceful manta rays, monogamous seahorses, Nemo-like clownfish, and giant Pacific octopuses that could pass the Harvard entry exam.
The Open Ocean exhibit is what sets S.E.A. apart as one of the best aquariums in the world. You’ll feel like you’re standing on the ocean floor as you peer through its gigantic viewing window at the world of teeming sea life inside.
Through its conservation crew, the Guardians of the S.E.A.A., the aquarium seeks to protect the ocean by partnering with the community in a range of admirable initiatives.
Its most successful projects include reducing single-use plastics in schools, as well as reef and beach clean-up drives.
10.
Aquarium of the Bay
🏆 Accredited by AZA
📍 San Francisco, United States
Photo: Shutterstock
Don’t miss: River otters & bat rays
Aquarium of the Bay proves you don’t have to ship in aquatic wonders from around the world to provide a remarkable aquarium. Theirs is home to over 20,000 marine animals, focusing on the diversity of life within the waters of Northern California.
Found on the famous Pier 39, the non-profit Aquarium of the Bay is full of interesting local characters. There are California sheepheads, who decide their own gender; fearsome bat rays, who crush their food with iron jaws and fight off predators with venomous spines; and friendly sevengill sharks, known to roam the shallows of San Francisco Bay for up to 32 years.
You can immerse yourself (not literally, as tempting as it might be) in the ecosystems of San Francisco Bay by exploring its differing depths, nooks and crannies, and be enamoured by its array of residents as you flow through a range of crystal-clear tunnels.
Aquarium of the Bay works towards a mission of facilitating “the progression of climate resilience and ocean conservation”. From breeding and rescue initiatives, to science and nature programs in schools, Aquarium of the Bay is a bastion of ocean research and education in and around the Bay Area.
It also engages in in-house sustainability projects, focused on waste diversion, water and energy conservation, and pollution prevention.
11.
The Deep
🏆 Accredited by WAZA
📍 Hull, United Kingdom
Must see: Green sawfish
Hull, in England’s North East, almost certainly isn’t the first place you think of when it comes to the world’s greatest aquariums. But East Yorkshire’s small, award-winning, proudly non-profit, and conservation-first aquarium is one of the best.
Across nine zones, visitors can see sharks, stingrays, gentoo penguins, tropical fish, poisonous frogs, and much more. One of the exhibits is called Slime, and, rather than being full of flailing politicians, it’s dedicated to creatures who depend on goo to survive – clownfish, eels, and the elusive scribbled pipefish.
The Deep also provides sanctuary for the UK’s only pair of green sawfish, which are critically endangered in the wild. Sawfish are just one of the species benefiting from The Deep’s conservation focus.
It contributes to European Breeding Programmes, with success stories including zebra sharks and Madagascan killifish. It also supports conservation projects around the world, and has worked to protect sawfish in Africa, penguins in the Galapagos Islands, sea turtles in the United States, coral in Belize, and, closer to home, Tansy Beetles in York.
12.
National Aquarium Denmark
🏆 Accredited by EAZA & WAZA
📍 Copenhagen, Denmark
Must see: Giant Pacific octopus
Denmark is a hub for architects, so it’s only right that its National Aquarium is as much an architectural masterpiece as it is a haven for aquatic animals.
Visitors to Copenhagen’s Blue Planet (Den Blå Planet) first set eyes upon its award-winning, whale-shaped facade, before heading inside for an audience with over 400 different species.
The largest aquarium in Northern Europe allows you to drift around the waters of the world without ever leaving the cool climes of Scandinavia. See warty stonefish, electric eels, snapping turtles, and birds from the Faroe Islands. The aquarium is also home to a rather intelligent giant Pacific octopus with 2,000 suction cups. It can even unscrew the lid of a jam jar – remember that next time you’re struggling!
And it’s not just the teeming tanks that fascinate. Blue Planet provides visitors with a noted digital exhibition that allows children and inquisitive adults alike to learn about the subtleties and intricacies of sea life through interactive exhibits.
On the conservation front, Den Blå Planet joins forces with researchers, fellow aquariums, NGOs, and initiatives in the Nordic region and beyond. Its collaborations have included revealing research studies on the Greenland shark, a mysterious species that scientists believe can live for as long as 250 to 500 years in the ice-cold waters around Greenland and Canada.
Aquarium facts
Where is the largest aquarium in the world?
The largest aquarium in the world is China’s Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. It boasts enclosures filled with almost 13 million gallons of water.
Where is the oldest aquarium in the world?
The oldest aquarium in the world is Brighton Aquarium, now SEA LIFE Brighton. The UK aquarium opened its doors on Saturday August 10, 1872 and is still going strong today!
Where is the largest aquarium viewing window in the world?
If you want to feel like you’re under the sea without getting your feet wet, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China has the world’s largest aquarium viewing window, measuring 39.6 by 8 meters. The Hengqin aquarium also boasts the largest underwater viewing dome and largest aquarium tank.
Where is the longest aquarium tunnel in the world?
Measuring 155 meters long, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium boats the world’s longest aquarium tunnel.
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The largest aquarium, the largest aquariums
The aquarium is a piece of real water paradise. And everyone is free to arrange it in their own way. There is where to roam if you have the largest aquarium at your disposal. It can be designed in the image and likeness of champions. Those aquariums that are located, for example, in Europe, Japan or the Emirates of Dubai.
The largest home aquarium
Fish lovers tend to keep smaller aquariums at home. The maximum volume is usually 50-60 liters. However, some manage to place an aquarium of 1000 liters or even more in a small living space. Who is kept in large aquariums? Whales, sharks and other giants.
Home aquariums are rarely gigantic
The largest home aquarium was built by a British man named Jack Heathcote.
The container reached a length of 4 meters and a height of 2.1 meters. Accommodates an aquarium of more than 20 tons of water. In his pond, Jack placed freshwater stingrays, catfish, pike and other large fish, as well as turtles.
Jack Hiscot breeds huge fish in his home aquarium
The large-scale construction cost the Briton only 5 thousand pounds. And the aquarist was pleased with the aquarium. However, he is not going to stop there. He plans to build a new reservoir that will hold about 200 tons of water.
Top 10 largest aquariums
One of the largest aquariums in the world is located in Europe, in Germany. The Berlin record holder AquaDom is located at the Radisson Hotel. And this is the largest cylindrical aquarium on the planet. 56 species of fish live in the reservoir, in total, about 2.5 thousand individuals live in it. The height of the aquarium is 25 meters. Guests of the hotel can look at the underwater panorama while moving in the elevator.
The aquarium is located in its very center.
AquaDom Germany’s largest aquarium
In the ninth position of the TOP 10 largest aquariums in the world is a reservoir from Western Australia. The AQWA Aquarium in Perth is 20 meters wide and 40 meters long. It holds 3 million liters of water. Inside there is a 98-meter tunnel. By the way, those who wish can swim in the aquarium with sharks and other fish, however, for an additional fee.
The next in the ranking of the largest aquariums is the aquarium of Genoa and Italy. It was specially built for Expo 92. The system will include about 70 water tanks, each containing a certain type of marine life. In total, about 6,000 inhabitants from all over the planet live in an aquarium with a volume of 3.78 million liters, including sharks, seals and dolphins.
Genoa Aquarium is a huge tank system
The Shanghai Aquarium can be called the largest aquarium in Asia.
It was divided into 9 large zones, for example, the Chinese zone, the Antarctic zone, as well as the Australian zone. But the most impressive part is the underwater 155-meter tunnel.
On the sixth line of the list of the largest aquariums is the marine world of Ushaka. It is located in South Africa, in the city of Durban. The system consists of 32 tanks. And the peculiarity of the record holder is that you can watch marine life sitting at a table in a restaurant with glass walls, which is completely immersed in an aquarium.
Under the bottom of the Ushaka Sea World pool is a restaurant
The Monterrey Bay Aquarium holds 4.5 million liters of water. Such a reservoir is located on the territory of the plant, where canned fish was previously produced. The aquarium is special in that it is divided into two giant tanks – 4.5 million liters and 1.2 million liters.
The Turkuaz Aquarium in Istanbul, Turkey boasts an even larger capacity.
A reservoir of 4.9 million liters of water was opened in 2009. It was divided into a number of zones and launched into it about 10 thousand marine life, in particular, giant rays, piranhas and tiger sharks. There is an 80-meter tunnel in the aquarium itself.
There is an 80-meter tunnel in the Turquoise Aquarium
In fourth place in the TOP of the largest aquariums is the L’Oceanografic aquarium of the famous City of Arts and Sciences complex, which is located in Valencia. This is the largest aquarium in Europe, it holds 7 million liters of water. Approximately 45 thousand marine inhabitants live on a vast territory.
Japan can also boast of a giant aquarium. The local record holder is called Okinawa Churaumi and is designed for 7.49 million
liters of water. The aquarium is located in Ocean Expo Park and was introduced to residents in 2002. Here you can admire the beauty of marine life through a 60-cm glass.
Dubai has an even bigger aquarium.
It is located in The Dubai Mall, in a prestigious area of the city, near the Burj Khalifa. About 33 thousand inhabitants live in 10 million liters of water, including 400 sharks. The aquarium is listed in the Guinness Book of Records because of the huge glass panel, it is famous for its thickness of 75 centimeters, measuring 8.3 by 32.88 meters. Thus, the Okinawa Aquarium was forced to make room for the leader.
Who are kept in large aquariums?
By the way, only those tanks that can hold more than 200 liters of water are called large. In such a water space, it is possible to recreate the ecosystem of any region of the planet. At the same time, the ecological balance is maintained by itself, that is, it does not cause trouble.
A large aquarium doesn’t have to look boring and empty. A family or at least a couple of large fish that will always be in sight should live in the water. But do not forget that some species of large fish are active at dusk and at night, that is, in the light of day they hide.
These are, for example, spectacular and original black “knives” (or black ghosts).
Not all fish can get along in an aquarium
In large aquariums, a few medium-sized fish coexist peacefully in the middle layers. But it is better not to add small ones to large ones so that they do not become a delicacy for large pets. The rule works here: if a fish can fit in a neighbor’s mouth, then it is definitely not a tenant. In general, the selection of fish should be carried out not only on the basis of size, but also on the characteristics of behavior, temperament and conditions of detention.
Large aquarium ideal for exotics. All of them are brought in from abroad, so for each pet you will have to pay a decent amount. For example, large parrots are very beautiful fish of yellow, blue and red shades. It looks very impressive in a home pond.
The largest aquarium in the world
A lot of exotic fish can be found in the largest aquarium in the world, which is located in Atlanta, USA.
It opened in November 2005. And the record holder is calculated for 23.8 million liters of water. More than 120 thousand animals of 500 varieties live on a vast territory. Four young sharks, whales and some other rare species of marine flora live here. Incidentally, the aquarium is supported by a $250 million donation from Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus.
The largest aquarium in the world is located in the USA
Even the largest fish can comfortably live in large aquariums. For example, a whale shark, which, according to uznayvse.ru, can grow up to 20 meters.
Large aquarium for home – start, design, arrangement, photo, video
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Choose a large aquarium
The question of how to choose a large aquarium and what shape is acute enough for small apartments. In particular, we have already mentioned that an angular aquarium is the best option in this case.
In general, the classic shape is rectangular. But, the fundamental difference is the bending of the front glass – some companies make it a little convex. Among the leaders in the production of aquariums of impressive size, JEBO, Noble can be distinguished. Firms are time-tested, they produce high-quality products that have been sold with great success for many years.
Problems of buying a large aquarium for the home
Consider the problems and features of keeping large aquarium fish for a large aquarium, as well as all the nuances of installing equipment. In addition to the large volume, which scares many people by the fact that it will take up a lot of space in the apartment, it is also worth highlighting such points as the need to defend a large volume of water, cleaning equipment and an aquarium, etc.
Features of large aquariums in an apartment: in apartment
On the one hand, finding a place in a small apartment is a real problem, but on the other hand, as a result, you get not just pets, but also a grand decoration that you can surprise your family and friends with.
You should not be scared right away, first you need to plan everything, and think about where exactly to put a large aquarium in the apartment. If there is very little space, then installing a corner aquarium is a great solution. And a pedestal, designed specifically for an aquarium of this shape, will help you save a lot of space when placing aquarium equipment.
Since we are talking about a large aquarium, it will also need a lot of water.
Filling the aquarium during start-up is one thing, but keeping water for weekly water changes is another. In particular, for a 300 liter aquarium, the problem will be where to find a place to defend about 50-60 liters for changes. For such purposes, a plastic barrel is bought, and placed either in a closet or pantry, but if one is not available in the apartment, then just in a corner in the room.
Let’s move on to the choice of equipment, namely:
Filter
Filters are different: external, internal, built-in, mounted.
Previously, on an aquarium of 300 liters, two internal filters were enough for me, rated for an average of 200 liters. each. For an aquarium as large as 600 liters, I decided to purchase an external filter. Having behind me a not very pleasant experience with a filter (Tetra, oddly enough), I took the choice of a new filter as responsibly as possible. After surfing the Internet for a week without getting out, I opted for filter from JBL Cristal Profi series 1501e . Graceful design, valves and all other important elements are simply unscrewed, twisted, easy to assemble and install. All filter compartments have convenient folding handles. It does the job well, the water is clean and clear. This filter is so quiet that if it weren’t for the waterfall from the water outlet tube, I would never have understood whether it works or not. There are many pluses, I hope, during the operation of the minuses will not come to light.
Compressor
Most internal filters can replace the compressor, but if your choice, like mine, fell on a filter without aeration, then you can’t do without a compressor.
I opted for a Sera air 550 plus compressor. This compressor has 4 air outlets, which is very convenient if you want to supply several air nozzles, such as different sponge porosity or sponge size. I installed two plate sprayers (diameter 10cm) and a flexible sprayer (length 100cm). He “blows” the plates remarkably, but there is not enough power for flexible. But, it suited me, because the flexible atomizer is buried in the soil near the wall of the aquarium and the rare bubbles rising along the relief background look very wow. It turned out original.
Heater
Heater “Jager” has proven itself well in the consumer market.
But, I have no personal experience of using heaters, since my fish are rather cold-water, and I live in the middle lane – there are no terrible colds in the apartment, I have nothing to heat the water. On the contrary, it is better to ensure that it does not heat up on its own.
But, if you want to get warm-water fish, then the issue of a heater should not be ignored.
This short list of equipment is necessary for the aquarium to “work”. Of course, you can additionally purchase other useful equipment that will greatly facilitate the care of the aquarium:
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The choice is great, but do not forget to carefully read the principles of keeping the type of fish you have chosen. Is the size of your aquarium suitable for them? Are the selected species compatible with each other? What kind of environment in the aquarium do the fish you like prefer, in other words – do they need shelters, plants, what soil do they need, etc. It is better to get acquainted with all these questions on your own. Do not rely on the advice of sales assistants in the store.
You may come across a respectable citizen who understands his issue, or maybe vice versa. Unfortunately, the opposite is often the case. Keep in mind the collected information about the fish, it will come in handy in the future.
Fish for a large aquarium
A special question – fish for a large aquarium. In general, here we are talking not only about fish of an impressive size, since small fish can look very impressive in a large volume.
Large fish are good for their size and spectacular appearance, while small ones will look better in the form of a flock, especially if there are several such flocks.
Larger fish include arowana, torpedo-shaped barbs, shark ball, astronotus, red-tailed catfish, shark catfish, pterygoplicht, discus. In general, in small towns, the choice is not particularly great, since the delivery of such fish is not always properly established. In this case, small schooling fish are an excellent alternative. You can distinguish such fish as cichlids, small barbs, neons of different colors, etc.
It is important that all the inhabitants need to be determined in advance, because some will need certain shelters, plants, etc.
Exotics for a large aquarium fish parrot Today, even rare, original in color and shape of exotic fish for large aquariums. All of them are imported, as a rule, from abroad (more often from Southeast Asia), so you will have to pay a decent amount for the joy of having such pets. Large parrots are incredibly shaped fish in red, yellow and blue hues.
Parrots look more than spectacular in a large aquarium at home. Many bright fish, for which aquarists are ready to sell their souls, seem to be bred by breeders. Remember that the original color of parrots will fade a little over time, because they are colored with special chemicals and fed with preparations that improve color. However, despite such “surprises”, these fish today inhabit even the largest aquariums and delight their owners with their peaceful nature. When a parrot is seen from the front, it seems to be waving its pectoral fins at you, puffing out its plump cheeks widely, and then smiles, rejoicing at the meeting.
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The largest aquariums
It is generally considered that a home aquarium should have a volume of 50-60 liters. Only a few fans manage to host containers of a thousand liters or more. But in order to see the artificial underwater world in its full beauty, you should visit special establishments. After all, among the glass walls there are whole lakes in which large creatures live – sharks and even whales. Visiting such aquariums can be an unforgettable adventure. People are creating aquariums more and more, not just chasing records, but also diversifying the underwater world offered to guests. The largest aquariums in the world will be discussed below.
Western Australia Aquarium, 3 million litres. The name of this underwater world is abbreviated as AQWA. The building is located on the shore of the bay in the city of Perth, in Western Australia.
This is the largest aquarium in the world. His story began in 1991. Then Maurice Kahn purchased the Aquarium-attraction “Underwater World” and began its reconstruction. Entrepreneurs set a goal to acquaint people with the underwater world, and to do this as safely as possible for the visitors themselves and for living beings. The project took place, and they even learned how to grow corals in the aquarium, so favorable conditions turned out to be inside. On January 1, 2001, the natural park received its current name. The main tank is 40 meters long and 20 meters wide. An excursion to AQWA is a real walk along the bottom of the ocean, only diving skills and scuba gear are not required here. After all, you can watch the beauties of the underwater world by walking along 98-meter underwater tunnel. Guests of the aquarium can visit five expositions that represent the local inhabitants of the deep sea. And for an additional fee, you can even go scuba diving among the animals. Usually people come to Western Australia Aquarium Park with families and for the whole day.
Aquarium of Genoa, 3.78 million liters. This institution is the largest of its kind in Italy and the second largest in Europe. The area of the aquarium is 3100 m², about 1.2 million people come here every year. And they built an aquarium here for the Genoa Expo 19 exhibition92, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by a local native Christopher Columbus. Architect Renzo Piano has designed a building that looks like a ship that is about to be launched. In 1998, the aquarium was expanded – a 100-meter vessel was attached to it, which was connected to the main building by a bridge. Initially, the aquarium was supposed to demonstrate the underwater features of the Ligurian Sea, the North Atlantic and the reefs of the Caribbean Sea. This is the path that Columbus once sailed. The aquarium consists of 70 tanks with a total volume of 6 million liters. More than 5 thousand species of living creatures live here, including sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins.
Next to the aquarium is a glass ball with a diameter of 20 meters – “Biosphere”. Here is a piece of the Amazonian forest. An adult ticket to the Genoa Aquarium costs 16 euros.
Shanghai Aquarium, 3.8 million liters. This is one of the largest aquariums in Asia, its area is 20.5 thousand m². It is located near the famous TV tower, in the Pudong area. The oceanarium is divided into 9 thematic zones representing different parts of the ocean – Polar waters, Africa, Australia, China and others. In total, 10 thousand living creatures representing 450 species live in the aquarium. But the most interesting here are the four underwater tunnels, with a total length of 168 meters. This is a world record. The inspection begins with the Chinese zone, further travel to other continents and regions will give a complete picture of the diversity of the animal world presented here. So, in the Asian zone you can see a unique Chinese sturgeon and a huge salamander, up to two meters long. Representatives of the Amazon are represented in the South American zone, including a three-meter arapaima fish with a 6-meter scale, an electric eel.
The collection of the oceanarium is very diverse, there are stingrays, sharks, penguins, turtles. But it’s quite difficult for guests to take good photos – poor lighting and many tourists interfere. By appointment, you can even swim next to the sharks. Tickets to the aquarium are quite expensive, starting at $25.
Sea World Ushaka, 3.8 million liters. This aquarium is considered one of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. It is located in South Africa, in the city of Durban. The area of the theme park is 16 hectares, and it was opened in 2004 after 3 years of work. The complex is divided into four parts, and it is located on a strip of land between the beach and the harbor. Sea World is Africa’s largest aquarium with 32 tanks. Its peculiarity is also that there is a restaurant with glass walls, which is located right inside the tank with sharks. So you can watch dangerous predators right at the table. And the shark feeding spectacle on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays is of particular interest to guests.
Also, the exhibition complex contains turtles, stingrays, tropical fish – the underwater world of Africa is especially bright and diverse. In the Sea World there is also a dolphinarium, where penguins and seals also perform. It should be noted that in addition to entertainment, the complex is also engaged in scientific research. In addition to the Sea World, the complex has a water park, a beach and an African village.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, 4.5 million liters. The aquarium is considered one of the world’s best research centers. It is located in Monterey, California, on the site of a former canned fish factory. In addition to the immediate huge tank of 4.5 million liters, there is another huge capacity here, with a volume of 1.2 million liters. The huge aquarium, as the name implies, aims to show the rich flora and fauna of Monterey Bay, the largest in the country. The first section is given over to the “Kelp Forest”, where goldfish, anchovies and orange Garibaldi swim among the plants.
Aquarium “Depth” is dedicated to those creatures that live at a depth of 30 to 100 meters. It is impossible for an ordinary person to see them in their natural environment. Other exhibitions will tell about the sandy seabed, shale reefs and rocky coast. Although there are no dolphins, whales or fur seals in the aquarium, from the open area you can watch various marine mammals traveling through the bay. Of particular interest is the section “Open Sea”. It is here that the two largest reservoirs are located. Many amazing creatures live here, there are rare jellyfish here, reaching 75 cm in diameter.
Turquoise Aquarium, 4.9 million litres. This aquarium in Istanbul is the largest in Turkey. Even if it does not impress with its area (8 thousand m²), it is cozy here. This place is divided into many thematic zones, about 10 thousand sea creatures live here, including tiger sharks, piranhas and huge rays. But the main pride of the aquarium is an 80-meter underwater tunnel that runs right through the underwater world.
The viewing angle here is 270 degrees. The 43 reservoirs are home to both freshwater and marine life. On the institution’s website, you can find out about the feeding time of sharks in order to get exactly to this fascinating spectacle. The aquarium is maintained by a team of 50 people, including engineers, divers, biologists and managers. There are seven divers alone, they feed the inhabitants and clean the aquarium. Turquoise is a dynamic and interactive family entertainment center. A New Zealand company built the entire complex in just six months, the entire project cost 17 million euros and the aquarium opened in 2009year.
L’Oceanografic Aquarium, Valencia, 7 million litres. This aquarium is located in the eastern part of the Spanish city, being part of the famous City of Arts and Sciences complex. The Marine House was designed by the architect Felix Candela. The oceanographic institution is the largest in Europe, with a total area of 111 thousand m², the total volume of water here is 42 million liters.
This volume would be enough to fill 15 Olympic pools. The complex is home to 45,000 living creatures representing 500 different species. These are not only fish, but also birds, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates. Nine above-water floors were inhabited by sharks, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, walruses and many others. The entire park is divided into nine zones. The sea areas are represented by the Mediterranean, the polar oceans – by the Arctic inhabitants, the tropical seas – by the inhabitants of the Red Sea. It is worth paying attention to the pavilion with exotic sea birds, as well as the dolphinarium. Sea water is pumped into the aquarium directly from the beach, passing through several stages of purification. And in this case, guests are invited to walk through the tunnel through the water column. There is also an underwater restaurant in Oceanographics, where you can continue observing marine life.
Okinawa Turaumi Aquarium, 7.49 million liters. This aquarium is located in the Kayohaku Park, which appeared in honor of the International Exhibition of Seas and Oceans.
It was held on the Motobu Peninsula in northwestern Okinawa. Okinawa Churaumi opened in 2002. In the depths of the park, 5 minutes from the main entrance, there is an aquarium. He occupied the slope of the hill, thanks to which the floors are arranged here as a step, creating the effect of a gradual descent down. The oceanarium is designed to show the marine life of the Japanese island as fully as possible. Taking into account the peculiarities of Okinawa, the aquarium was divided into three zones: coral reefs and shallow waters, warm waters of the Kuroshio Current, and deep waters. As a result, the organisms living in these zones are quite different from each other. Entering the aquarium, guests find themselves on the third floor. Then the descent begins, which is a kind of immersion in the depths of the ocean. People go from a world of shallow waters, corals and tropical fish, to a layer of the warm current of Kuroshio and to dark mysterious deep-sea places. A person and the water column in the aquarium are separated by as much as 60 centimeters of glass.
Dubai Aquarium, 10 million liters. This aquarium is located in the largest shopping and entertainment center in the Middle East – “The Dubai Mall”. It is located in a prestigious area of the city, surrounding the Burj Khalifa. The aquarium is home to 33,000 marine life, including 400 sharks. Here is the world’s largest glass outer panel for observing the living world. Its size is 8.3 by 32.88 meters with a thickness of 75 centimeters. The total size of the aquarium is 51 by 20 by 11 meters. Thanks to this, the Dubai Aquarium even got into the Guinness Book of Records. In February 2010, the glass began to leak, forcing the evacuation of all spectators. Fortunately, the problem was quickly resolved. You can better see the underwater inhabitants by going through an underwater tunnel with a viewing angle of 270 degrees. Particularly striking is the proximity to stingrays and tiger sharks. Thanks to a special lighting system, the aquarium is either immersed in the night or lives in bright daylight.
And the most daring can go diving right here for a fee.
Georgia Aquarium, 23.8 million liters. The turn has come to tell about the world’s largest aquarium. Here, in Atlanta, about 100 thousand living creatures live in an artificial environment. The aquarium opened in November 2005 and is the only one outside of Asia where whale sharks live. In its form, this place resembles a huge cruise ship, divided into 60 separate chambers. Three-quarters of the total volume is occupied by the largest pool, where the largest fish in the ocean live – the same whale sharks. There are four of them – two males and females. And the sea giants were brought here from Taiwan on special planes. Initially, this place was planned solely as an entertainment. But today oceanographic research is also carried out there. Experts believe that up to 2 million people visit the Georgia Aquarium every year. The construction of the aquarium began in 2001 at the initiative of billionaire Bernard Marcus and thanks to his investments.
He himself stated that fish live better in an aquarium than in their natural environment. Marcus also loves huge fish, which led to the scale of the project. Construction dragged on for 27 months and cost $200 million. However, the authorities of Atlanta hope that the project will pay off, because the aquarium has become the largest in the world. It is located on an area of 81 thousand m² in the city center. And together with the research center and the conference hall, the complex generally covers an area of 120,000 m².
The largest aquarium in the world. photo, video, where is. top 10 largest
Scientists believe that life originated in the oceans, and only then “flowed” to land. And in order to see creatures that did not want to get out on this very land, it is absolutely not necessary to return to the ocean again. All you have to do is visit the aquarium.
Having calculated the total capacity of popular aquariums, we have chosen the largest aquarium in the world and tell you where it is located.
As well as smaller aquariums, but you might like them even more. After all, each of them is unique in its own way.
- 10. Sochi Discovery World Aquarium
- 9. Istanbul Akvaryum, Turkey
- 8. National Aquarium, USA
- 7. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan
- 6. Dubai Aquarium, United Arab Emirates
- 5. Cube Oceanarium, China
- 4. uShaka Marine World, Durban, South Africa
- 3. Georgia Aquarium, USA
- 2. Marine Life Park, Sigapur
- 1. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
10. Sochi Discovery World Aquarium
Total capacity – 5 million liters of water.
This is the largest oceanarium in Russia. It is located in the resort town of the Adler district of the city of Sochi.
Sochi Discovery World Aquarium consists of two floors: on the first floor there are marine inhabitants, and on the second – freshwater ones.
At the same time, visitors can not only look at the inhabitants of the kingdom of Neptune, but also interact with some of them.
For example, feed the koi that swim in open water. Or ride a turtle. And the bravest ones can even stroke the moray eels and swim in the aquarium with sharks (of course, well-fed).
9. Istanbul Akvaryum, Turkey
Total capacity – 6.8 million liters of water.
This aquarium is one of the world’s leading aquariums due to its size, variety of fish species and active routes. The latter include 17 themes and 1 tropical forest running from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
All living beings (and there are 17,000 of them in total) live in conditions that replicate their natural habitat. Here you can see moray eels, stone fish, rays, piranhas, penguins and, of course, sharks.
In addition to living creatures, this aquarium is full of interesting decorations that you can see and touch. The kids especially love the derelict submarine, which can send Morse code.
8. National Aquarium, USA
Total capacity – 8.
3 million liters of water.
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland is one of the largest and most famous aquariums in the United States. It was opened in 1981 and has since received 1.5 million people annually.
20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals of various species live here. There is a shark alley, an aquarium with dolphins where you can watch them learn and play, and many other interesting places.
An interesting part of this aquarium is the level that mimics the Amazon rainforest. It includes two elevated bird-watching platforms and a cave with various glass-fronted displays of reptiles, amphibians, and terrestrial arthropods.
7. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Japan
Total capacity 9.8 million liters of water.
The Okinawa Marine Life Museum is one of Japan’s top attractions. This is the first oceanarium in the world in which it was possible to grow and breed manta rays (the largest representative of rays).
In addition, here (and again – for the first time in the world) they learned how to grow living corals in an aquarium that has no roof and allows natural sunlight to pass through. In total, the oceanarium, which the Japanese call Churaumi (chura – beautiful, umi – sea) accommodates more than 26,000 different sea creatures.
6. Dubai Aquarium, UAE
The total water volume is 10.5 million liters.
People in the UAE love entertainment that has the prefix “greatest”, “largest”, “most amazing”, etc. So the Dubai Aquarium is one of the ten largest and most famous aquariums in the world. It also has one of the longest and tallest acrylic viewing panels in the world.
Dubai Aquarium is home to 33,000 aquatic animals ranging from crocodiles to colorful tropical fish and houses the world’s largest collection of sand tiger sharks.
This aquarium regularly hosts presentations where you can learn more about the inhabitants of rivers, seas and oceans.
Popular sessions include shark and crocodile feedings, as well as short presentations at otter, piranha and penguin exhibits.
5. Cube Oceanarium, China
The total volume of water is 11 million liters.
One of the youngest aquariums in the world celebrated its “birth” in 2015. But, despite such a young age, it is famous for its large number of “guests” (33,000 creatures, including the world’s largest jellyfish). As well as the world’s largest aquarium window, 39 wide.65 meters and a height of 8.3 meters.
The pride of the Chinese Aquarium are two whale sharks. But if you are not interested in these gentle giants, you will always find a spectacle to your liking. Indeed, the Cube Oceanarium presents exhibits from warm and cold waters, from the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon and the Northern Arctic.
4. uShaka Marine World, Durban, South Africa
The total volume of water is 17.5 million liters.
This is one of the largest water parks in the world and the most popular marine theme park in South Africa, offering a world of water attractions, dolphin, seal and penguin shows, swimming with sharks and much more.
One of the most impressive exhibits is the giant jaw of Carcharodon, the world’s largest shark.
uShaka Marine World is built in the original style and looks like an old ship. At the same time, it has several modern restaurants, souvenir shops and cafes.
Another interesting “feature” of this oceanarium is the “abandoned” steamship, not fake, but real. The creators of the park were able to fit it so skillfully into the territory, as if the steamer had always been in this place.
3. Georgia Aquarium, USA
The total volume of water is 38 million liters.
From 2005 (opening date) to 2012, this aquarium was considered the largest in the world. Then he lost this title to the Singapore Aquarium, but still remains the largest aquarium in the United States. And is home to more animals than any other aquarium on Earth.
Over a hundred thousand species of living creatures can be seen here, including exotic species such as piranhas, Japanese spider crabs, spectacled penguins and electric fish.
And the Georgia Aquarium is the only one outside of Asia where you can see whale sharks. These majestic giants live in a huge reservoir with a volume of 24,000 m³. They were shipped from Taiwan to the US by air, sea (ship) and land (truck), the first of its kind in the world.
2. Marine Life Park, Sigapur
The total volume of water is 45 million liters.
This giant aquarium, located on Sentosa Island, provides habitat for 100,000 marine animals, including rare stingrays, hammerhead sharks, Japanese spider crabs and other marine giants.
Dolphin Island, an integral part of the Marine Life Park, is home to graceful bottlenose dolphins. There visitors will have an unforgettable interactive experience, and the opportunity to meet dolphins up close in a safe environment for marine mammals and humans. There will be a variety of dolphin interaction programs to choose from, including:
- shallow water interaction where guests will be in waist-deep water;
- interaction at the bottom of the lagoon;
- swimming with dolphins in the depths of the lagoon.
And for those who are tired of watching the underwater inhabitants, there are various attractions: water slides, hydromagnetic rockets and a giant “river of adventure” with a length of 620 meters.
Sea Life Park is currently the second largest aquarium in the world.
1. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
The total volume of water is 48.7 million liters.
The largest aquarium in the world is located in China, in the city of Zhuhai. The grand oceanarium is almost 49million liters of water.
Moreover, this theme park holds the record not only for its size, but also for the largest underwater viewing dome. And listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the world’s largest aquarium tank.
- Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is also known for great entertainment for families, with thrill rides, animal circus shows and fireworks in the evenings.
- The world’s largest aquarium houses several whale sharks, as well as a wide variety of other species such as manta rays, dolphins, fur seals and sharks.
- If you intend to visit this aquarium, do it not on a weekend or a holiday, otherwise you risk standing in a huge queue.
Source: https://basetop.ru/gde-nahoditsya-samyj-bolshoj-okeanarium-v-mire/
The largest oceanariums in the world – Top 10
Life on Earth originated in water. Hundreds of millions of years ago, the seas and oceans of our planet were inhabited by many of the most unusual representatives of the fauna. The modern underwater world is also surprisingly rich and diverse.
It is inhabited by millions of living creatures whose appearance and bizarre forms amaze the imagination. Some of them are so unusual that it is easy to confuse them with plants.
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Those who are serious about diving have the opportunity to appreciate the unique beauty of the underwater world.
However, you can see all the diversity of marine life, as well as get acquainted with underwater inhabitants, in another way – by visiting the famous huge oceanariums, where the mysterious world of oceans and seas appears in all its beauty and diversity.
In this article, we have described the largest aquariums in the world .
1. S.E.A.Aquarium
S.E.A.Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium located in Singapore. It was opened a few years ago – in 2012. With a volume of more than 45 million liters of sea water, it consists of two parts: the oceanarium itself and the amusement park on the water.
S.E.A.Aquarium, divided into several thematic areas, is home to about 100,000 different species of fish and marine animals. Living conditions for all inhabitants are close to natural.
The huge aquarium is home to about 200 species of sharks, including rare ones such as the hammerhead shark, whitetip shark and tiger sharks.
Giant manta rays live here – the largest stingrays, Japanese spider crabs, graceful and intelligent bottlenose dolphins, octopuses, starfish, a huge number of species of jellyfish and many beautiful rare fish of various shapes and colors.
The main feature and pride of the S.
E.A.Aquarium is a giant aquarium, the size of a wall several floors high, imitating the open ocean.
Travelers have the illusion of a complete effect of presence – it seems to them that they are gradually sinking to the bottom of the ocean.
In order to fully appreciate the beauty of the underwater world, an appropriate environment has been created: subdued lights, comfortable seating and quiet soothing music. And past, behind transparent glass, rays, sharks and long schools of rare and bizarre fish swim.
2. Georgia Aquarium
This is the second among the largest oceanariums in the world, opened in the US state of Georgia relatively recently – in 2005. Its volume is 23.8 million liters of water, and before the opening of the Singapore Aquarium, it was considered the largest on the planet.
All visitors to the aquarium in Georgia are amazed by the diversity of its inhabitants. It is home to northern white whales – beluga whales, sea otters, the largest whale sharks, as well as rays, Japanese spider crabs, albino crocodiles, a variety of exotic fish such as electric fish and piranhas, and jellyfish in a wide variety of sizes and colors.
Children will surely be delighted to meet the adorable royal blue fish Dory and the clown fish Nemo, as well as the cute and familiar penguins that can be observed up close. The decoration of the oceanarium is the smart and beautiful bottlenose dolphins that live there – large dolphins that show their own show to guests several times a day according to a certain schedule.
3. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in the world, The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, is located in Japan on the island of Okinawa.
Here you can observe the life of many inhabitants of the seas and oceans from small colorful fish to huge sharks and giant rays.
The building of the oceanarium is built in such a way that the main entrance is located on the top floor, so all visitors have the illusion of a gradual immersion in the underwater life of the island of Okinawa.
At first, travelers enter the world of the most beautiful coral reefs, colorful sea fish and other representatives of the fauna.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to touch some of the inhabitants of the ocean, such as starfish or holothurians.
The second floor is inhabited by representatives of flora and fauna from the sea zone with the warm current of the Pacific Ocean – Kuroshio. Here you can meet rare sea giants: three huge whale sharks and a group of manta rays that bring offspring.
And finally, the lower floor is reserved for exploring the bottom realm of Okinawa – an amazing world lying at a depth of more than 200 meters, where the sun’s rays hardly penetrate.
Here you can get acquainted with the life of the deep representatives of the ocean, whose conditions are as close as possible to their natural habitat.
4. L’Oceanogràfic
And now let’s move to Europe, where in the Spanish city of Valencia there is a huge Oceanographic Park – L’Oceanogràfic.
This large 40 million liter aquarium is home to 45,000 marine life including beluga whales, sharks, fur seals, rays, turtles, sea dragons and sea lions, penguins, walruses and more.
The Oceanarium is divided into 10 different climatic zones, each of which is represented by its inhabitants, from the fauna of tropical seas to representatives of the polar oceans of the icy Arctic. The park has its own dolphinarium.
A distinctive feature of the L’Oceanogràfic Aquarium is that, in addition to the richest collection of various representatives of marine fauna, it has its own garden, which presents more than 80 species of plants brought from different parts of the globe.
5. Dubai Aquarium
Another giant oceanarium called Dubai Aquarium is located in sunny Dubai in the famous shopping center – Dubai Mall. It is the largest indoor aquarium in the world, holding over 10 million liters of water. Dubai Aquarium also includes a zoo located above the aquarium.
The Dubai Aquarium is an underwater home for 33 thousand inhabitants of the seas and oceans, ranging from small fish of all shades of colors to sea giants – predatory sharks and huge rays.
There are over 400 different species of sharks here, the sand sharks being the most numerous.
In addition to them, in the Dubai Aquarium you can observe the life of Cayman crocodiles, water turtles, piranhas, octopuses, crabs, penguins, seals and other marine representatives of the fauna, the species diversity of which is constantly expanding.
6. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Another largest aquarium with 3.8 million liters of water is located in Shanghai. An underwater glass tunnel 155 meters long, equipped with a special escalator, passes through the aquarium.
The exposition of the oceanarium is divided into nine zones according to the geographical principle; in total, over 15,000 fish and marine animals live there. Among them are many representatives of very rare species: emperor penguins, spotted seals, rag-picker sea horse, poison dart frogs, rare species of jellyfish.
Particularly interesting is the area dedicated to China, where rare species of aquatic animals that live only in this country are collected.
These are giant salamanders, Chinese alligators, Chinese sturgeons and others.
Some aquariums have interesting exhibitions on specific topics. For example, an exhibition of sea sponges. Tourists also have a unique opportunity to feed fish and other underwater inhabitants at a specially allotted time.
7. Oceanario de Lisboa
We are returning to Europe again, where the largest in Portugal and one of the largest oceanariums in the world, Oceanario de Lisboa, is located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is home to 16,000 underwater creatures represented by 450 species. The total volume of the aquarium is 7.5 million liters of water, and the depth is about 7 meters, which further enhances the impression of the open ocean.
In Oceanario de Lisboa you can watch fish, sea animals and birds: rays, tuna, octopuses, moray eels, chimaeras, as well as otters, cormorants, Magellanic penguins and giant crabs.
The main highlight and the rarest specimen of the oceanarium is the moon fish.
The content of this giant is fraught with great difficulties, so it is extremely rare to see it in captivity.
The Lisbon Oceanarium is one of the few that has created favorable conditions for the life of these unusual fish.
8. L’Aquarium de Barcelona
Another huge and beautiful oceanarium with a volume of 4.5 million liters of water with 11 thousand inhabitants of sea waters, represented by 450 species, is located in Spain in the magnificent city of Barcelona.
Barcelona Aquarium consists of 35 aquariums, divided according to the size and type of underwater inhabitants.
The most beautiful and unexpected representatives of marine flora and fauna live here: graceful seahorses, royal sea bream, sea dragon, cowfish, huge toothy sharks, predatory piranhas, Mediterranean moray eels, moonfish and a fearsome sawfish. There is also a swimming pool with smart and friendly dolphins living there.
For experienced divers, the Aquarium offers extreme shark diving excursions.
Those who are ready for a desperate adventure should take care of tickets in advance, as there are always a lot of people who want to embark on a dangerous journey.
9. Sydney Aquarium
In sunny Australia, in Darling Harbor, one of the main attractions of the country is located – the magnificent Sydney Aquarium with a volume of 7 million liters of water. It is a water home for 11,000 individuals represented by 650 species. Aquarium water is drawn directly from the ocean.
The most interesting thing begins already at the entrance – tourists enter the building through the gaping mouth of a shark. The collection of the Sydney Aquarium is unusually rich and diverse, and its underwater world is fascinating.
Here is the world’s largest collection of sharks, live corals, turtles, salt water crocodiles, fur seals, many fish of the most bizarre and unexpected colors, blue octopuses, colorful starfish, as well as ancient inhabitants of the underwater depths, such as nautilus, who lived another 500 million years ago.
Well, adventure seekers get a rare chance to dive deep with scuba gear and feed the sharks.
10. AquaDom
This unique cylindrical aquarium with almost 1 million liters of sea water is located in Berlin’s 5-star Radisson SAS Hotel. The tank with the oceanarium, 16 meters high and weighing 2,000 tons, rests on a powerful concrete foundation. With the help of a special slowly circulating elevator, tourists have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the oceanarium from the inside.
The aquarium has over 1500 fish belonging to 97 different species. Here you can see a whole collection of beautiful tropical fish, sea bass, mackerel, Napoleon fish, as well as jellyfish and starfish. Every day, three scuba divers feed all the inhabitants and clean the aquarium.
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Top 10 most amazing aquariums in the world … Everyone felt ashamed.
Someone loves cats, someone loves dogs, and other souls love aquarium fish.
They admire these finned creatures through the walls of glass houses and get wild pleasure from it.
Just imagine what emotions these people experience when they get into huge aquariums inhabited by all kinds of marine and ocean living creatures? Here, even the most severe person will not resist and let a mean, but contented tear.
Dekatop presents you the top 10 most amazing aquariums in the world, which amaze visitors not only with their size, but also with their inhabitants, who look with big eyes at the world that exists outside the glass walls.
1 Georgia Aquarium. Volume: 23.8 million liters
2 Dubai Aquarium. Volume: 10 million liters
3 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Volume: 7.49 million liters
4 L’Oceanografic Aquarium. Volume: 7 million liters
5 Turquoise Aquarium. Volume: 4.
9 million liters
6 Monterrey Bay Aquarium. Volume: 4.5 million liters
7 Sea World Ushaka. Volume: 3.8 million liters
8 Shanghai Oceanarium. Volume: 3.8 million liters
9Aquarium of Genoa. Volume: 3.78 million liters
10 Western Australia Aquarium. Volume: 3 million liters
This giant aquarium is located on the territory of the Australian city of Perth, and it was built right on the ocean coast. The largest in Australia, this reservoir is a “vessel” of 40 by 20 meters. Otherwise, it is three million liters of water, a unique underwater tunnel of 98 meters, sharks and inspiring scuba diving.
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10 largest and most amazing aquariums in the world
The ocean is an infinitely amazing place, and just as amazing is the reproduction of the flora and fauna of the ocean on earth.
There are aquariums designed specifically to showcase the beauty of the ocean to the world. Some of them are so impressive that they are able to compete with mother nature in beauty.
1. Chiraumi Aquarium, Okinawa, Japan
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The Japanese are famous for their cutting-edge designs, and the Chiraumi Aquarium in Okinawa is no exception. It was built in 2002 and used the largest acrylic viewing panels in the world. This aquarium attracts visitors from all over the world. It has a huge number of fish, and many types of aquatic vegetation. You can dive into the aquarium, and there are a number of other activities that will make your visit to the aquarium truly magical.
The aquarium has been designed to mimic the deep sea. The Kuroshio Reservoir, which is the main attraction here, is home to whale sharks, whole schools of sardines, stingrays, and other life forms.
2. Usak Sea World, South Africa
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Usak Sea World is located in Durban, South Africa and covers an area of 16 km. sq. This marine theme park was built to look like a shipwreck and is divided into many different areas. In the “Sea World of Usak” you can dive with sharks, watch dolphin shows, feed stingrays and fur seals. The park has a “wet” section, which consists of water slides and pools. The park also has a shopping and entertainment center and a playground where children can be children.
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Usak Sea World has a ton of unique marine life and visitors will be amazed by the huge collection of fish and other ocean animals.
The aquarium is home to both common and completely unique species of animals, in addition, the aquarium serves as a kind of refuge for animals that are on the verge of extinction.
This is a very impressive place that will appeal to both children and adults.
3. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, China
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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is 24 km.
sq. water surprise. This aquarium showcases the rarest animals in the world. Visitors are thrilled to see chinstrap penguins, Yangtze River alligators, and giant salamanders, creatures rarely seen in the wild.
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium features Chinese water dragons, white sharks, and black and white rays.
This aquarium also delights guests with a pedestrian tunnel built right inside the aquarium.
Walking through this tunnel will make visitors feel like they are walking through an aquarium, the tunnel provides an excellent view and the view will enchant even the most discerning tourists.
4. Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
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Monterey Bay is commonly referred to as “the window to the wonders of the ocean.” This aquarium is one of the most unique attractions on the American West Coast because it has an impressive collection of aquatic life and flora. The aquarium also seeks to find endangered species and provide a favorable habitat for them.
There are more than 35,000 animals in the aquarium, and 620 different species of animals and plants.
Monterey Bay is not only a fun place, but also an educational place for people who love marine animals.
He offers such people a unique experience.
Visitors can take part in animal feeding, enjoy a fantastic show, or take one of the many educational tours. The aquarium features whales, sharks, seals, octopuses, jellyfish, conger eels and sardines.
5. Oceanographic Aquarium, Spain
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This aquarium is a true water lover’s paradise. It is one of the most beautiful places not only in Spain, but also in the world. Visitors will be able to look at schools of fish, which consist of both ordinary goldfish and unique fish of a very strange species, which can only be seen in this type of aquarium. Also, the visitor will be amazed by the amazing dances of seals, dolphins and penguins.
The Spanish Oceanographic Aquarium is the largest in Europe.
It includes 12 buildings designed to mimic a variety of marine ecosystems. When visitors come there, they can be sure that they will see all the diversity of marine life. These are not only fish, but also birds, in total – 500 different species of marine animals.
6. Sydney Aquarium, Australia
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The beauty of the sea has been redefined at the Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour. This aquarium is home to 650 different animal species. From 19For 88 years, a total of 6,000 animals live there. As you know, the Australian continent is home to some unique animals, and the Sydney Aquarium is the best showcase of this unique marine fauna and flora. The aquarium has a unique acrylic tunnel that visitors can walk through while the fish swim around them.
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The Great Barrier Reef, which is an integral part of the Australian coast, has also been recreated in the aquarium. There, visitors can see seals and penguins both in and out of the water.
In addition, the aquarium presents various types of sharks, sardines, octopuses, crocodiles, stingrays, and all this will impress even the most demanding people.
7. New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts
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- The New England Aquarium is almost indistinguishable from the natural habitat of marine life and flora.
- Built in 1969, it is still a haven for endangered marine life.
- Aquarium has revolutionized marine viewing panels because they are cylindrical and have an imitation Caribbean coral reef inside.
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This reef is home to many wildlife such as great white sharks, beautiful and colorful tropical fish, sea turtles and octopuses.
Also in the aquarium there is an observation panel with an imitation of a South American river. There are anacondas, piranhas, freshwater electric eels, and more.
8. Two Oceans Aquarium, South Africa
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One cape in South Africa is located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. Warm and cold ocean currents meet and create extremely favorable conditions for marine life to thrive.
But there is no need to go diving to see this amazing life, because the Two Oceans Aquarium brought this life to earth.
The aquarium has six thematic displays featuring 3,000 marine animals. Among the animals there are the inhabitants of the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, as well as the inhabitants of the rivers and forests of Africa.
Thrill seekers can dive with sharks. You can also feed the animals and take a walk in the kelp forest.
9. National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland
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The Baltimore National Aquarium is one of the most complete aquariums in the world. It has existed since 1980 and is home to 660 different animal species. And the total number of animals in this aquarium is 16500. The fauna of the rainforest is also represented in the aquarium, with different types of tropical birds.
There are also amazing tanks with sharks, 9 meters high. There you can see the hammerhead shark and the deadly great white shark. Another unique feature is the frog tank, which features the largest collection of frogs in the world.
10. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA
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The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest in the world and is home to some of the planet’s rarest marine animals. This aquarium is organized in the form of five different galleries. Ocean Travel Gallery, Explorer Gallery, Tropical Divers Gallery, Scout Gallery and Cold Karst Water Gallery.
In these galleries, visitors have the opportunity to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat. The Ocean Travel Gallery is home to sharks and giant manta rays. It has 10 million liters of water and the largest viewing acrylic panels in North America.
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The Explorers Gallery presents unique animals that live only in Georgia, such as lionfish and sea turtles.
Gallery Scouts are animals that can only be found in the rivers of Africa and South America.
The aquarium also features penguins, dolphins and other amazing marine animals.
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The largest and most unusual aquariums in the world. TOP 10
Every fan of large aquariums knows that many aquariums in almost all cities do not live up to our expectations after you have visited at least one of the truly spectacular huge aquariums.
In the best aquariums in the world, not only the volume of the structure attracts tourists, but also interesting and informative exhibits can be found in them.
These aquariums are fascinating for visitors of all ages, because they provide an opportunity to learn more about the inhabitants of the unexplored underwater world, they have a special atmosphere when it seems that you have entered a completely different world.
I wonder what is the largest aquarium on our planet? Here is a list of the ten largest and most unusual aquariums on our planet.
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Aquadom, Berlin
Aquadom may not be the largest aquarium in the world, but it is indeed a very impressive building. This cylindrical aquarium is located inside the central atrium of the Radisson Hotel in Berlin. It is 25 meters high and 11 meters wide, the cylinder itself contains 1 million liters of water.
More than 2600 different species of the underwater world live inside. You can ride the elevator up through the center of the cylinder and look through the transparent walls. At the top there is a platform with a great view of the atrium. 9
Aquarium, Shanghai
The aquarium here contains just under 4.5 million liters of water and is one of the largest aquariums in Asia. The inhabitants of the aquariums are divided by geographic regions (China, Australia, etc.) The collection has a number of endangered species. The aquarium also houses the longest underwater tunnel on the planet, at over 155 meters long.
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uShaka Sea World
This marine theme park is located in South Africa, in the city of Durban. This is the largest and most unusual aquarium on the African continent. Thirty-two reservoirs hold about 4.5 million liters of water. The aquarium is designed in such a way that it resembles a sunken ship on the ocean floor. The park is famous for its restaurant, where one of the walls is adjacent to the aquarium, and during a meal in the restaurant, swimming sharks can be observed behind the glass.
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National Aquarium, Baltimore
The National Aquarium in Baltimore has welcomed visitors since 1981, with about 1.5 million visitors annually. The volume of the aquarium is more than 4.5 million liters of water, and there is also a tropical terrarium on the roof. 16,500 specimens of various marine and ocean inhabitants, representing about 660 species, live here.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
This famous aquarium is located in Monterey, California, USA and consists of two huge tanks. One of them contains 5.46 million liters of water and is also known for having one of the largest panes of glass in the world.
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the common volume of a home aquarium is about 100 liters, although some aquarists have “reservoirs” of several thousand liters. At the same time, it is quite natural that public aquariums can be significantly larger than any home aquarium.
But few are big enough to make it onto our list of the world’s largest aquariums. What does an aquarium look like that can contain whale sharks and rays? The storage tank for this kind of aquatic creatures should be very large.
In order to compare these aquariums, we took their volume as a basis. Most of the aquariums on this list consist of several tanks, the total volume of water in which can be is huge. The following is a list of the largest aquariums in the world.
Genoa Aquarium
Created for the Genoa Expo 92, the Genoa Aquarium in Italy is one of the largest aquariums in Europe.
70 aquarium tanks contain more than 6000 marine and terrestrial animals from all over the world .
Individual reservoirs reproduce natural habitats of animal habitats in the Mediterranean, Red Sea and Indian Ocean. The most impressive of them are those in which sharks, dolphins and seals live.
Shanghai Aquarium
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Asia. It consists of 9 zones, including Chinese, Antarctic, Australian and others.
The China Zone is home to several endangered Chinese rare aquatic animals that live near the Yangtze River.
The biggest attraction of the aquarium is 155-meter underwater tunnel, recognized as the longest in the world.
Jellyfish in an aquarium or a talented organza installation
Durban Aquarium
- Ushaka Marine World is a theme park located in the city of Durban, South Africa.
It contains the largest aquarium in Africa, which boasts 32 tanks. The range of sea creatures in it is quite diverse: from seahorses to sharks and dolphins.
- The aquarium is built in the form of shipwreck, and includes restaurants and cafes.
The most interesting restaurant is “Tryum”, which has an aquarium with a panorama of most of the hall. The aquarium in this establishment even contains several species of sharks.
Monterey Aquarium
- The Bay Aquarium Monterey is located on the site of a former sardine cannery in Monterey, California, USA.
- Numerous exhibits of the aquarium are contained in two giant tanks.
The central observation wing is 10 m high, and its volume is 1.3 million liters.
It features the marine life of California.
The volume of the other tank – 4.5 million liters. water. This aquarium is famous not only for its fauna, but also for the fact that is equipped with one of the largest one-piece aquarium glasses.
Marine life is represented by rays, jellyfish, sea otters and numerous other marine species living at different depths.
Istanbul Aquarium
Giant Aquarium Turkuazoo (Turkuazoo) was opened in 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. It contains the following zones: rainforest, flooded forests and tropical seas.
- The aquarium is located inside the Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall, which contains an 80-meter underwater tunnel.
There are about 10 000 sea creatures in 29 tanks Turkuazou, the largest tank holding 5 million liters of water. Tiger sharks, giant rays and piranhas can be seen in the aquarium.
Valencia Aquarium
- Oceanographic Park (L’Oceanogràfic) is a large marine complex that is home to various marine animals.
- Aquarium integrated inside a park in the famous city of arts and sciences Valencia, Spain.
- Oceanographic Park contains the largest aquarium in Europe, which is home to over 45,000 sea creatures.
- The aquarium is equipped with nine water towers on two levels, which provide optimal conditions for the functioning of several marine ecosystems.
The reservoir has two underwater towers connected by a 35-meter underwater tunnel, the volume of which is 7 million liters.
Okinawa Aquarium
On the island of Okinawa, Japan, an aquarium called the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was opened in 2002, with a volume of 7.5 million liters of water. The size of the glass panel of this reservoir is 8.2 * 22.5 m with a thickness of 60 cm, which makes it one of the largest in the world.
Whale shark and manta rays live here along with many other fish. As of July 2010, total four manta rays were born in the aquarium.
One of the largest malls in the world (Dubai Mall) is part of the world’s tallest (829.8 m) and most expensive ($20 billion) Burj Dubai building in Dubai.
The strangest and most unusual tourist attractions
The centerpiece of the shopping center is a giant aquarium with a volume of 10 million liters.
more than 33,000 animals live in the aquarium, including more than ,400 sharks and rays. The reservoir is included in the Guinness Book of Records thanks to its panel measuring 8.3 m by 32.88 m (glass thickness is 75 cm).
In February 2010, a crack appeared in the aquarium , and there was a large water leak . All people from the shopping center were evacuated, and the reservoir was closed for repairs. A month later, he again began to delight his visitors.
Atlanta Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, USA, is the largest in the world and seats more than 100,000 sea creatures.
The cost of the construction of the reservoir is estimated at 250 million dollars, donated by the Home Depot company (or rather, the head of the company, Bernie Marcus).
Aquarium was opened in November 2005. It is the only facility outside of Asia that hosts whale sharks. Whale sharks are in a giant 24 million liter tank.
At one time there was a dispute about the placement of these animals. Fears for the survival of whale sharks in captivity have intensified after the death of two individuals.
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The largest aquarium in the world what is the name of the description TOP 10 aquariums on the planet
The largest aquarium in the world: what is the name, description, TOP-10 oceanariums of the planet
just do not have souls in aquarium fish. They can enjoy standing for hours in front of a large glass wall and admiring these creatures. Even more emotions can be experienced if you get into the largest aquarium in the world, which amazes its guests not only with its incredible size, but also with its unusual inhabitants.
A grand building
The largest aquarium in the world is located in the US state of Georgia. Its volume is 23.
8 million. In total, 120 thousand individuals live in this tank, the total cost of which is about 290 million dollars. The big aquarium is called Georgia Aquarium.
A bit of history
This gigantic structure was created in 2005 by and boasts a rather interesting history of its construction. The richest man in the state of Georgia in those years was Bernie Marcus. He decided to donate $250 million to the government of the city of Atlanta. Those, in turn, were confused, not knowing what to use the donated funds for.
And then Marcus himself put forward the idea of building the largest aquarium in the world, which should be located in his state. The fact is that since childhood, Bernie himself loved to watch the living creatures in the aquarium. And he wanted the inhabitants of his hometown to also be able to admire these creatures.
Before the advent of the aquarium in Atlanta, the largest aquarium in the world was the one located in Japan on the island of Okinawa.
But the area of Georgia Aquarium was 200 thousand square meters and it became much larger than the Japanese one. It took 27 months to build this structure.
General description
Atlanta’s giant aquarium is shaped like a large cruise ship divided into 60 separate chambers. In the center of the building itself is a bust of a man who initiated the construction of this miracle. All chambers are divided into separate thematic zones. There are very few of them:
George’s underwater world, built mainly for small children. Inhabitants of cold reservoirs, where you can meet very interesting representatives of the fauna. Tropical area with penguins, crabs and sea lions. A trip to the river, where representatives of local rivers are concentrated. The ocean zone is a real living reef with corals.
In total, the entire capacity of the chamber is 34 million tons of water. There are also departments filled only with salt or only fresh water.
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In addition, the aquarium has a tunnel 30 m deep into the glass structures. When a person walks along this corridor, a 7 m long whale shark can be seen swimming above his head.
Guests can even feed this creature on their own, which, by the way, eats only plankton. When people feed a shark, arrogant small fish swimming nearby, the size of which is several times smaller than a giant fish, calmly eat its food. The shark does nothing at the same time, only maliciously wags its tail. If a small fish accidentally swims into her mouth, she simply chokes. And for $300 you can even swim next to a whale shark.
Various large-scale exhibitions and events of the highest level are often organized on the territory of the structure, aimed at promoting the conservation of the aquatic environment.
Ticket prices and inhabitants
Anyone who wants to visit the aquarium in Georgia will be wondering what the cost of tickets is. The price for a typical adult is almost $30.
To get into this building, a pensioner will have to pay 21 dollars. The cost of a child ticket is $19. Despite such a small price of visiting the aquarium, it paid for itself in record time – literally 3 months after opening. During this time, there have already been one million visitors. Summer 2009Georgia Aquarium welcomed its 10 millionth guest. After this event, the administration of the building no longer began to keep records of visitors.
In addition to the usual inhabitants of oceanariums, there you can also meet very exotic sea creatures:
- large sea bass;
- white whales;
- whale sharks, which have never been seen outside of Asia.
In total, more than 500 species of creatures live in the aquarium, so people can always see something new for themselves.
Programs and activities
The aquarium was designed in such a way that all guests can get the maximum of positive emotions and keep memories of this visit for the rest of their lives.
One of Georgia Aquarium’s goals is to improve the education of visitors, regardless of their occupation and age. Here, guests study the diversity of marine life, receiving a huge amount of interesting and useful information about these individuals. The largest bay is home to two whale sharks, which are the focus of visitors.
The administration organized an exhibition of artifacts found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after the well-known liner “Titanic” was wrecked. In addition, visitors to Georgia can see various informational videos, displays and about 200 items raised from the ocean floor. The interior of the ship that sank in 1912 was completely copied.
The entire chronology of the liner’s life is presented to the guests. The exhibition was facilitated by the New York firm RMS Titanic, which has the right to lift found items from the wrecked ship, as well as to officially take photos and videos. Employees of this company organized 7 expeditions at a depth of about 3 kilometers.
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Top 10 largest aquariums in the world
There are also other huge aquariums that attract many tourists every year. Each of them is unique in its own way.
Top 10 largest aquariums in the world:
Georgia Aquarium. It holds about 30 cubic tons of sea water. Several whales, four young sharks, four white whales and a large number of rare representatives of marine fauna live on the territory of this structure. In order for all animals to feel comfortable, experts have created habitual living conditions for them. The aquarium is divided into 60 thematic zones corresponding to certain types of marine life. A few years ago, an exhibition was organized in this oceanarium, where you could admire unusual frogs. One of the favorite expositions is the Mesoamerican Reef, where 100 thousand diverse representatives of flora and fauna are represented. Aquarium in Dubai. The capacity of the facility is 10 million liters of water. This miracle is located on the territory of The Dubai Mall shopping and entertainment center.
More than 30 thousand different sea creatures live here. The oceanarium was listed in the Guinness Book of Records, thanks to its glass panel, the thickness of which is 75 cm. True, in 2010 a small crack appeared on the surface, which caused panic on the part of the audience, but everyone was evacuated in time and the gap was sealed.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The volume is 7.49 million. It is located on the territory of the Expo Ocean Park, built in Japan. The opening took place in 2002. The main reservoir is the Kuroshio Sea. To prevent water from pushing through the glass, it was made very durable. The thickness is about 60 cm. L’Oceanografic Aquarium. The capacity of this facility is 7 million liters. On the territory of the City of Arts and Sciences complex, located in Valencia, not only scientific exhibits are concentrated, but also a huge aquarium, which was designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. It is inhabited by more than 45 thousand marine inhabitants.
Turkuaz Aquarium. Capacity is 4.9million liters of water. The Turkish Aquarium opened in 2009 on the territory of a shopping center in Istanbul. It is divided into several zones, in which more than 10 thousand inhabitants of the oceans and seas live. There is also a large tunnel that goes right under the water. Monterrey Bay Aquarium. The volume is 4.5 million. This facility is located on the territory of a now-defunct factory, which was once engaged in the manufacture of California canned fish. The aquarium is known for its huge tanks, which are 1.2 and 4.5 million in volume. Ushaka Sea World. The volume is 3.8 million liters. The theme park is located in the city of Durban. Here guests can admire the inhabitants living in a huge aquarium, divided into 32 zones. The most striking impression will be the sharks swimming next to the guests during dinner in a cozy restaurant located inside the tank.
Shanghai Oceanarium. The capacity of this building is 3.8 million liters. It can be attributed to one of the largest aquariums in Asia.
The building is divided into 9 thematic zones, which include the Australian, Antarctic and Chinese areas. However, the most memorable part is the 155 m long underwater tunnel. Genoa Aquarium. The volume of the facility is 3.78 million liters. This oceanarium was built for the opening of the famous Expo exhibition. It contains 70 reservoirs in which various marine life lives. The total number of marine creatures is more than 6 thousand individuals. All of them were brought from different hidden corners of the Earth. Western Australia Aquarium closes the top ten largest aquariums in the world. Its volume is 3 million liters. It is located on the ocean coast of the Australian town of Perth. Outwardly, the structure looks like a large vessel 40 m long and 20 m wide. Inside there is a long underwater tunnel with a length of 98 m. Here you can also go scuba diving.
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Top 10 largest aquarium fish with names and photos
Aquarium fish are extremely diverse in body shape, color and, of course, size.
In amateur aquariums, you can meet both pets that do not exceed 3 centimeters in length, as well as real giants that can easily grow to 50 cm or more. True, for their maintenance you will need a spacious aquarium, because only in a suitable volume of water can a fish reach its maximum size. Despite the impressive size of some aquarium fish, their popularity does not decrease at all, because they often have beautiful colors and complex behaviors.
We bring to your attention the top 10 big fish for which you will have to run far from miniature aquariums.
Turquoise Acara
Turquoise Acara is a large aquarium fish native to South America. The maximum body size of this pet can reach 30 cm in length. The main color of the body is silver-gray, bluish-green dots are located on most of the body, the fins have a yellow edging.
To keep a pair of fish, you need an aquarium of 300 liters or more. Akara is distinguished by increased aggressiveness, for which she was nicknamed the “green terror”.
It is better to keep her only with proportionate neighbors, but even this does not guarantee successful cohabitation. The turquoise akara has a well-defined parental instinct, the fish take care of the eggs and fry until they are able to feed on their own.
Arowana
The Arovana family is a group of very unusual fish. They are the owners of an elongated body, the length of which at home is 60-100 cm. This is perhaps the largest aquarium fish. Its second feature is an unusual and very capacious mouth, which allows the arowana to swallow even large prey. An adult arowana will need an aquarium of almost 1000 liters of water. Fish swim near the surface of the water, sedately and gracefully. Keeping an arowana is allowed only with large cohabitants, because small fish will quickly become its prey.
Astronotus
Astronotus is a large aquarium fish originating from the rivers of South America. In a suitable volume of the aquarium, they can grow up to 25-30 cm.
And in nature, individuals up to 45 cm long are not uncommon. It is not surprising that this fish is considered a trophy among sports fishing enthusiasts.
Astronotus has a beautiful, streamlined body with a pointed head. This immediately betrays a predator in him, ready to quickly rush to his prey. The black and red color of the cichlid is very attractive. They contain fish most often in pairs, each individual should have at least 100 liters of water. In most cases, proportionate neighbors are treated loyally.
Pangasius
If you have a spacious aquarium from 400 liters and want to see a freshwater fish in it, very similar to a shark, then pangasius is an excellent choice. It is easy to confuse an adult fish from afar with the famous marine predator. In home aquaria, pangasius usually do not exceed 50 cm in size, although natural specimens can easily grow twice as large.
The fish are very active and love space. It is worth noting that they are extremely shy, any sudden movement or sound can cause them to have a panic attack.
Shark catfish can only be combined with fish that cannot fit this predator in the mouth.
Piranhas
Perhaps no other fish scares people like piranhas. Numerous rumors and distorted facts about her immense bloodthirstiness are firmly planted in the minds of many people. But those who do not share this point of view quite successfully keep these interesting pets in home aquariums. An adult piranha can reach a size of 35 cm. This is a schooling fish that must be settled in a group, so the aquarium must be at least 300 liters in size. It is advisable not to plant other fish with piranhas, conflicts are unlikely to be avoided.
Pterygoplicht brocade
Giant catfish or brocade pterygoplicht is one of the largest representatives of its family. The body length from the head to the tip of the tail can be up to 50 cm. But despite its huge size, this is a herbivorous catfish that will not hunt its neighbors in the aquarium. It is necessary to keep pterygoplichts in aquariums from 250 liters.
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Parrot fish
Parrot fish, obtained by crossing several species of cichlases (which exactly is still kept secret), is not uncommon in amateur aquariums. This fish, unpretentious in care, with a bright, most often red, color, a constant “smile” on the face, slightly clumsy when swimming, cannot but attract attention. In a suitable volume, parrots can grow up to 25-30 cm. An aquarium should be selected from 250 liters. The fish are sterile, and despite regular spawning, it is not possible to get offspring from them.
Flower Horn
Flower Horn, like the parrot fish, is the creation of Asian breeders. A distinctive feature of this pet is a highly developed fat growth on the head. Moreover, the larger it is, the higher the value of the fish. Flower Horn is a real giant, the maximum body length is 40 cm. One fish should have at least 150 liters of water, and with a group content – at least 800 liters, because Flower Horns are distinguished by increased territoriality.
However, unlike parrot fish, Flower Horns are able to breed at home.
Frontosa
It is not by chance that this wonderful fish was called the “Queen of Tanganyika”. It is difficult to find a more majestic and beautiful cichlid with a magnificent striped color. Adult frontoses can grow up to 30 cm in length. They are usually kept in a harem of a male and a group of females. The recommended volume of the aquarium is from 300 liters. Can get along with other cichlids of Lake Tanganyika, and often even with relatives from Lake Malawi.
Chukuchan
Chukuchan, or Chinese sailboat, is one of the most unusual and large aquarium fish. It has a triangular body shape with a well-developed dorsal fin and can reach 30 cm in length. However, despite its decent size, it is a completely peaceful fish that feeds on algae, which is clearly indicated by its sucker mouth. Chukuchans are recommended to be kept in small groups. Problems with the placement of young individuals usually do not arise; an aquarium of 300 liters or more will be enough for them.
But for adult fish and 1000 liters may not be enough.
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10 largest aquariums in the world
Do you want to look into the unique and colorful world of amazing creatures like the fairy-tale hero Sadko? If you answered yes, then get an aquarium that will allow you to get a lot of positive emotions. Large aquariums are not only expanse for the inhabitants, but also a unique means to cheer up, restore strength, improve well-being and balance the microclimate in the apartment.
To get the most out of your underwater corner, you need to make at least a minimum of effort to maintain it. How to be an artificially created piece of the underwater world is entirely up to you!
Dimensions and shapes of aquariums: debriefing
Haven’t decided on the volume and shape of the aquarium yet? It so happened that many beginners acquire small aquariums. Of course, the costs in this case will be minimal, but what is it like for the inhabitants in such “puddles”? Only large aquariums make it possible to achieve a rapid establishment of biological balance and its further maintenance: here it is almost impossible to disturb it with inept actions and excess food.
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In Atlanta (Georgia) is currently the largest aquarium in the world: it is designed for more than 32 thousand cubic meters of water, and the number of inhabitants in it exceeds 120 thousand animals of 500 varieties, including not only fish, but also marine exotics.
Video of the largest aquarium in the world
Large aquariums are called tanks with a volume of more than 200 liters. This is a real treasure for an amateur aquarist, because here you can create a closed ecosystem of any region of the Earth. In addition, you do not have to pore over maintaining the eco-balance: it happens naturally and does not cause trouble.
If you are wondering “how to make a big aquarium”, then you need to show a lot of imagination. It is not difficult to achieve what you want, the main thing is to allocate free time for this. One of the significant advantages of large aquariums is the enhanced selection of fish. You can even start several types of territorial large cichlids, creating shelters from artificial grottoes and stones to maintain peace “in the bank”.
You can also add a huge flock of small characins shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow, making the aquarium surprisingly bright.
Problems of buying a large aquarium for the home
Consider the problems and features of keeping large aquarium fish for a large aquarium, as well as all the nuances of installing equipment. In addition to the large volume, which scares many people by the fact that it will take up a lot of space in the apartment, it is also worth highlighting such points as the need to defend a large volume of water, cleaning equipment and an aquarium, etc.
Features of large aquariums in an apartment:
- Takes up more space in the apartment
- Needs space for standing water
- A different approach to cleaning equipment
On the one hand, finding a place in a small apartment is a real problem, but on the other hand, as a result, you get not just pets, but also a grandiose decoration that can surprise relatives and friends.
You should not be scared right away, first you need to plan everything, and think about where exactly to put a large aquarium in the apartment. If there is very little space, then installing a corner aquarium is a great solution. And a pedestal, designed specifically for an aquarium of this shape, will help you save a lot of space when placing aquarium equipment.
Since we are talking about a large aquarium, it will also need a lot of water.
Filling the aquarium during start-up is one thing, but keeping water for weekly water changes is another. In particular, for a 300 liter aquarium, the problem will be where to find a place to defend about 50-60 liters for changes. For such purposes, a plastic barrel is bought, and placed either in a closet or pantry, but if one is not available in the apartment, then just in a corner in the room.
Large aquariums require special equipment. First of all, these are external aquarium filters.
Unlike the internal filter, the external one must be cleaned every 2 months. The procedure for cleaning an external aquarium filter has its own characteristics, and takes a lot of effort. On the other hand, for such purposes in your city you can always find specialists who do this on a professional basis, for example, aquarium stores. We advise you to do everything yourself – it is from this process that true aquarists get real pleasure.
Features of selecting fish for a large aquarium
Having set up a large aquarium at home, remember that it should not look empty and boring. A family or a couple of large fish can live here, which will always remain in sight. Do not forget that some species of large fish are nocturnal inhabitants and in the light they hide securely in shelters, leading an active life only at dusk. This rule applies to spectacular and original black “knives” (or “black ghosts”). In the daytime, they mostly hide in shelters, so immediately decide what you want – to have a decently designed aquarium or original fish.
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A dozen medium-sized fish can coexist peacefully in large aquariums, freely swimming in the middle layers. It is better not to add small types of fish to large ones: only if you want to please your big pets with delicacies. The golden rule of the aquarium hobby is: if a fish fits in a neighbor’s mouth, it’s a non-resident.
Even the largest aquariums do not have to look like a gathering place for all the variety of fish found at the pet market. Do not place all the inhabitants you like indiscriminately in such an aquarium. The selection of fish should be based on the size, behavior, conditions of detention, temperament. A corner of nature overpopulated with fish is unlikely to become a worthy decoration for a home or office.
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
This list would not be complete without mentioning the Japanese Aquarium located in Ocean Expo Park on Okinawa Island. Opened for viewing in 2002, Okinawa Churaumi’s acrylic glass panel is the second largest after the one at the Dubai Research Center, but more on that later.
The Okinawa Aquarium has many pleasant surprises for visitors. And in 2010, four very rare black stingrays saw the light in the aquarium.
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Exotics for large aquariums
Today, even rare, original in color and shape exotic fish for large aquariums can be purchased in the markets and pet stores. All of them are imported, as a rule, from abroad (more often from Southeast Asia), so you will have to pay a decent amount for the joy of having such pets. Large parrots are incredibly shaped fish in red, yellow and blue hues. In a large aquarium at home, parrots look more than spectacular.
Many of the brightly colored fish for which aquarists are willing to sell their souls seem to have been bred by breeders. Remember that the original color of parrots will fade a little over time, because they are colored with special chemicals and fed with preparations that improve color. However, despite such “surprises”, these fish today inhabit even the largest aquariums and delight their owners with their peaceful nature.
When a parrot is seen from the front, it seems to be waving its pectoral fins at you, puffing out its plump cheeks widely, and then smiles, rejoicing at the meeting.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Located in Monterey Bay, California, this aquarium features over 35,000 sea creatures from approximately 623 species. Open to visitors all year round from 10 am to 6 pm, the aquarium and marine life center features sardines, wolf eels, whales, jellyfish, rays, sea otters, bluefin tuna, hammerhead sharks, and many other ocean species. and sea. Walk through the impressive exhibits of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and be prepared to have your jaw drop at the majestic sights in front of you. This aquarium was founded in 1984, making it one of the oldest aquariums on this list.Top 10 largest aquariums in the world
New Singapore Aquarium on Sentosa Island
The leader of the top is the new Singapore Aquarium, the dimensions of which are simply delightful (volume 54.
6 million liters). It is home to more than eight hundred species of marine animals. Species of rare marine animals are represented in the open ocean area, which is presented in the form of a huge aquarium, 36 m by 8.3 m in size.
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Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, USA
Silver receives the Georgia Aquarium with a volume of 23.8 million liters. More than 120 thousand marine animals live in it. Thematic expositions are very impressive – an imitation of the Mesoamerican barrier reef, the ocean floor, the water world of Georgia, and tropical rivers.
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Aquarium in the shopping and entertainment complex, Dubai
The top three is closed by a giant aquarium of 10 million liters, located in the shopping and entertainment center. The underwater tunnel allows you to observe 33 thousand species of animals. The transparent viewing panel of the aquarium is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
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National Aquarium Baltimore
In fourth place is the high-tech National Aquarium, whose volume reaches 8.3 ml.l. Visitors can not only admire the depths of the sea, but also watch the dolphin show, go to the 3D cinema. Stand and open aquariums provide an opportunity for a panoramic view of the life of blacktip sharks, sea turtles, and rare fish.
Churaumi Aquarium, on the Japanese island of Okinawa
Fifth position was deservedly taken by the Churaumi Aquarium on the island of Okinawa. “Sea Kuroshio” , this is the name of the main tank of the aquarium.
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Oceanographic Park, Valencia, Spain (L’Oceanografic) thousands of fish, other marine life, reptiles and even birds. Its volume is 7 ml.l. The creators beautifully modeled the main ecosystems of the Earth. L´Oceanografic is not only an amusement attraction, a development center, but also a research laboratory.
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The Living Seas Aquarium, Florida, USA
Seventh place is taken by the Living Seas Aquarium in Florida. Volume – 5.7 million liters. It is located in one of the 4 Walt Disney WorldResort – Epcot theme parks and is home to 8,000 marine animals.
Turkuaz Aquarium, Istanbul, Turkey (Turkuazoo Akvaryum)
Opened in 2009, Istanbul’s Turkuaz Aquarium, located in the Forum Istanbul shopping center, is ranked eighth. Its volume is 4.9million liters The number of inhabitants exceeds 10 thousand. The oceanarium impresses with an 80-meter underwater tunnel, a huge number of freshwater and marine fish and thematic sections (rainforest, dinosaur era).
Ushaka Marine World, Durban, South Africa (Ushaka Marine World)
In ninth position is the giant aquarium Ushaka Marine World in South Africa. It is part of an amusement theme park. Its volume is 3.8 million liters. More than three dozen panoramic tanks, decorated as a shipwrecked ship, provide an opportunity to admire white sharks, dolphins, rays, and rare fish.
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The most common size for home aquarium is probably 120 or 140 liters although some aquarists have made aquariums over a thousand liters. Community aquariums can be substantially larger than any home aquarium. But only a few are big enough to make it to our list of largest aquariums in the world. Only those species that are able to contain whale sharks and manta rays (a kind of stingray, it is also called the sea devil). It takes a very large tank to contain these aquatic creatures. So here is the list of largest aquariums in the world .
10. Western Australia Aquarium (3,000,000L)
Located in the coastal city of Perth, the Western Australia Aquarium, or AQWA for short, houses Australia’s largest aquarium. The main tank of the aquarium is 40 meters long and 20 wide and holds 3,000,000 liters of sea water.
Also, there is a 98-meter underwater tunnel. For a fee, snorkelers and divers can get even closer to the fish or sharks they like.
9. Genoa Aquarium (less than 4,000,000 liters)
Built for Expo 92, the Genoa Aquarium in Italy is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. The 70 aquarium tanks reproduce marine and terrestrial habitats from around the world and provide a home for over 6,000 animals. Some aquariums reproduce the natural environment of different areas such as the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
8. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (less than 4,000,000 liters)
The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Asia. It consists of 9 exhibition areas from all over the world, including the China Zone, the Antarctic Zone and the Australia Zone. The China Zone is home to several endangered Chinese aquatic species, including rare and noble species from the Yangtze River.
The biggest attraction of the aquarium is the underwater tunnel. At 155 meters, it is the longest underwater tunnel in the world.
7. uShaka Sea World (less than 4,000,000 liters)
uShaka is a theme park located in Durban, South Africa. It contains the largest aquarium in Africa and boasts 32 tanks. The sea creatures featured in the aquarium range from small seahorses to large sharks and dolphins. The aquarium is built to look like an old shipwreck and has several restaurants and cafes. The most notable restaurant is the Cargo Bay, which has walls made entirely of an aquarium with several sharks swimming inside.
6. Monterey Bay Aquarium (4,500,000 L)
Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on the site of a former sardine cannery, on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. Among the numerous aquariums, only two tanks stand out for their size. The centerpiece is the 10-meter-high “Ocean Wing’s Edge” holding 1.
3 million liters of water for viewing California coastal marine life. Another 4.5 million liter tank is famous for its impressive viewing window. Marine life in the aquarium is represented by jellyfish, stingrays and other inhabitants of the seas.
5. Turkuazoo (5,000,000L)
Opened in 2009, Turkuazoo is Turkey’s first giant aquarium featuring rainforest, flooded forest and tropical marine areas. The aquarium is located in the Istanbul Trade Center and has an 80m underwater tunnel. Turkuazoo keeps approximately 10,000 sea creatures including tiger sharks, giant rays and piranhas in 29 different tanks, where the largest tank contains 5 million liters of water.
4. Oceanographic (L’Oceanografic, 7,000,000 l)
L’Oceanogràfic is a marine complex with a variety of marine habitats. It is integrated into the complex known as the “City of Arts and Sciences” in the city of Valencia, Spain.
L’Oceanogràfic has the largest aquarium in Europe and tanks for over 45,000 sea creatures. They inhabit nine underwater towers designed on two levels that represent several marine ecosystems. The two underwater towers are connected by a 35 meter underwater tunnel filled with sharks and holding 7,000,000 liters of water.
3. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (7,500,000L)
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Expo Park in Japan and opened in 2002. The main tank of the aquarium, called the Kuroshio Sea, contains 7.5 million liters of water and is made of acrylic glass measuring 8.2 by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. At the time of opening, these were the largest acrylic panels in the world. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept with other marine life. As of July 2010, there were a total of four manta rays born in the aquarium.
2. Dubai Mall Aquarium (10,000,000L)
The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest malls, is part of the 20 billion Burj Dubai complex in Dubai.
The centerpiece of the mall is a giant aquarium with the capacity to hold 10 million liters of water. The aquarium has over 33,000 animals including over 400 sharks and rays combined. It officially entered the Guinness Book of Records as the “Largest Acrylic Panel”. The glass measures 8.3 by 32.88 meters and is 75 cm thick, thus exceeding the achievement of the Okinawa Aquarium. In February 2010, a shark-filled aquarium leaked, evacuating people, and the mall was briefly closed.
1. Georgia Aquarium (24,000,000 liters)
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the largest aquarium in the world, housing more than 100,000 sea creatures. The Georgia Aquarium is the only place outside of Asia where whale sharks live. Sharks are kept in a giant aquarium with a volume of 24 million liters. There has been a lot of controversy about keeping whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium. Worries about captive whale sharks have been exacerbated by the deaths of two of the originally released sharks.