Atlanta Aquarium

brifirst · 03/23/2006, 11:53 AM

Has anyone been to the Atl.aquarium yet?
The New York time did an article/review on it today and kind of trashed it for having too little imagination and information.

Any thoughts ....

sttroyiii · 03/23/2006, 12:02 PM

There is a thread somewhere here that has a ton of pictures from the different sections of the aquarium. I have been twice and have a season pass. I think it really nice. They have things sectioned off with different themes depending on where on the earth the animals come from. I dont really see how anyone can say it has too little imagination or information. It really focuses on teaching you things, but not in a kiddy way. Well, I take that back. Dont waste your time watching the "4D" movie upstairs, and its at least $5 and is all cartoons teaching you to respect the ocean and not pollute. I was really excited thinking I was going to get to see 3D kelp forests and stuff, and I was really wrong. Other than that, its really impressive. Exhibits change from time to time, so each trip is fun for me. Im about to check into getting a behind the scenes tour for $50 as I would like to see all the equipment. Do a search for the atl aquarium on here, and you will get a photo tour courtesy of one of our members here.

Oh, the coolest part has to be the coral tank. Its hard to describe but its a huge, very tall tank that curves back over your head. A wave comes from out of site and washes over your head and towards the reef. It feels like you are in the ocean looking at a wall of a reef with surf crashing overhead. If you are thinking about coming to the ATL to see it, there are plenty of other attractions in the area as well.

HTH

rustybucket145 · 03/23/2006, 12:40 PM

They're just jealous

Johnsteph10 · 03/23/2006, 12:54 PM

The NY Times doesn't understand that it is a brand new aquarium with a lot of future plans and growth.

Give it some time.

Anemonebuff · 03/23/2006, 01:00 PM

The NY Times is a rag and should take a walk through the NY Aquarium. The NY Aquarium is no prize.

rgasco1 · 03/23/2006, 01:00 PM

Does anyone know what that thread was. I looked at it before and can't find it now. My search never works.

geekreef_05 · 03/23/2006, 01:15 PM

Id like to see a poll or thread where people list their 'Favorite Public Aquariums in North America'. Ive only been to a handful, but Im always looking for a new one to visit.

Good or bad, Im eager to see the new ATL complex.

happy reefin'

OnTheReef · 03/23/2006, 03:47 PM

This is the thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=739892

03/23/2006, 11:53 AM	#1
brifirst Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 73	Atlanta Aquarium Has anyone been to the Atl.aquarium yet? The New York time did an article/review on it today and kind of trashed it for having too little imagination and information. Any thoughts .... __________________ B.1st Current Tank Info: 110 Reef

03/23/2006, 12:40 PM	#3
rustybucket145 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: valdosta, ga Posts: 3,707	They're just jealous __________________ 400gals of various tanks in the same system. Current Tank Info: 2 175w MH, 2 VH0 Actinics, Lots of Live Rock, tons of copepods, a Fat Mandarin Goby, Niger Trigger, Yellow Tang, Falco Hawkfish, Bi-Color Pseudo, numerous soft, SPS and LPS Corals

03/23/2006, 12:54 PM	#4
Johnsteph10 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The South Posts: 2,537	The NY Times doesn't understand that it is a brand new aquarium with a lot of future plans and growth. Give it some time. __________________ John Current Tank Info: None

03/23/2006, 01:15 PM	#7
geekreef_05 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 626	Id like to see a poll or thread where people list their 'Favorite Public Aquariums in North America'. Ive only been to a handful, but Im always looking for a new one to visit. Good or bad, Im eager to see the new ATL complex. happy reefin' __________________ A good aquarium is like a beautiful woman. Shes nice to look at but requires daily attention and constantly leaves you broke. Current Tank Info: 15H Mixed Reef, 150 HQI, 25lbs Vanuatu, SSB; 60 gal FOWLR 'Tap Water' Show Tank; 33L Skimmerless Softie Reef w/ BTA, 50/50 PC's, 70lbs Indo

03/23/2006, 03:47 PM	#8
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	This is the thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=739892 __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

03/23/2006, 12:02 PM	#2
sttroyiii Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 378	There is a thread somewhere here that has a ton of pictures from the different sections of the aquarium. I have been twice and have a season pass. I think it really nice. They have things sectioned off with different themes depending on where on the earth the animals come from. I dont really see how anyone can say it has too little imagination or information. It really focuses on teaching you things, but not in a kiddy way. Well, I take that back. Dont waste your time watching the "4D" movie upstairs, and its at least $5 and is all cartoons teaching you to respect the ocean and not pollute. I was really excited thinking I was going to get to see 3D kelp forests and stuff, and I was really wrong. Other than that, its really impressive. Exhibits change from time to time, so each trip is fun for me. Im about to check into getting a behind the scenes tour for $50 as I would like to see all the equipment. Do a search for the atl aquarium on here, and you will get a photo tour courtesy of one of our members here. Oh, the coolest part has to be the coral tank. Its hard to describe but its a huge, very tall tank that curves back over your head. A wave comes from out of site and washes over your head and towards the reef. It feels like you are in the ocean looking at a wall of a reef with surf crashing overhead. If you are thinking about coming to the ATL to see it, there are plenty of other attractions in the area as well. HTH

03/23/2006, 01:00 PM	#5
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	The NY Times is a rag and should take a walk through the NY Aquarium. The NY Aquarium is no prize.

03/23/2006, 01:00 PM	#6
rgasco1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 159	Does anyone know what that thread was. I looked at it before and can't find it now. My search never works.