Best aquarium in South Carolina myrtle vs Charleston

tprize · 10/06/2014, 04:08 PM

I'm in SC for vacation and I'm wondering which aquarium to go to. The ripplys aquarium in myrtle beach or the South Carolina aquarium in Charleston.

Amy L · 10/09/2014, 08:51 AM

South Carolina Aquarium for sure! It is more educational, hands on and interactive vs. the Ripley's which is more flashy and tourist-like. Also, the South Carolina Aquarium is also a not for profit organization, so most of the proceeds from your ticket sales go toward conservation vs. the for-profit organization of Ripley's.

jrp1588 · 10/09/2014, 09:41 AM

I've been to the Ripley's in Myrtle beach several times. It's alright, I don't have much to compare it to. It's pretty small. Expect to be in and out in about 45 minutes. Then you can piddle around at Broadway at the Beach for a while. haha

JMorris271 · 10/09/2014, 09:50 AM

Charleston. Hands down!

SPotter · 10/09/2014, 09:52 AM

No question here....Charleston all the way! Ive been to ripleys and its so cheesy. They do have a huge reef tank but when I was there about 6 months ago all of the tangs had HLLE and they looked really bad.

jrp1588 · 10/09/2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SPotter

No question here....Charleston all the way! Ive been to ripleys and its so cheesy. They do have a huge reef tank but when I was there about 6 months ago all of the tangs had HLLE and they looked really bad.

Odd, I was there in June, and I only saw a few cases of HLLE. I spent a good twenty minutes looking at that tank. Kind of funny that the part that everyone else blows by is a favorite among the actual SW enthusiasts. haha

SPotter · 10/09/2014, 09:58 AM

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Od, I was there in June, and I only saw a few cases of HLLE. I spent a good twenty minutes looking at that tank. Kind of funny that the part that everyone else blows by is a favorite among the actual SW enthusiasts. haha

My wife and kids moved on without because I was looking at the tank too long. The fish looked really really bad when I was there. I'm hoping they got better and not the alternative.

jrp1588 · 10/09/2014, 10:04 AM

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My wife and kids moved on without because I was looking at the tank too long. The fish looked really really bad when I was there. I'm hoping they got better and not the alternative.

In a rush to Ooo and Ahh over the sharks I imagine. The sharks never really display any interesting behavior in my opinion. Just slowly cruising around with their big pointy teeth.

JMorris271 · 10/10/2014, 07:00 AM

Balugas in Atlanta are wonderful to seeaswell

10/06/2014, 04:08 PM	#1
tprize Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,077	Best aquarium in South Carolina myrtle vs Charleston I'm in SC for vacation and I'm wondering which aquarium to go to. The ripplys aquarium in myrtle beach or the South Carolina aquarium in Charleston.

10/09/2014, 09:50 AM	#4
JMorris271 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Foothills of SC Posts: 2,010	Charleston. Hands down! __________________ 120 gal mixed tank. Lightly stocked now but....

10/09/2014, 09:52 AM	#5
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	No question here....Charleston all the way! Ive been to ripleys and its so cheesy. They do have a huge reef tank but when I was there about 6 months ago all of the tangs had HLLE and they looked really bad. __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

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JMorris271 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Foothills of SC Posts: 2,010	Balugas in Atlanta are wonderful to seeaswell __________________ 120 gal mixed tank. Lightly stocked now but....

10/09/2014, 08:51 AM	#2
Amy L Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 1	South Carolina Aquarium for sure! It is more educational, hands on and interactive vs. the Ripley's which is more flashy and tourist-like. Also, the South Carolina Aquarium is also a not for profit organization, so most of the proceeds from your ticket sales go toward conservation vs. the for-profit organization of Ripley's.

10/09/2014, 09:41 AM	#3
jrp1588 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,864	I've been to the Ripley's in Myrtle beach several times. It's alright, I don't have much to compare it to. It's pretty small. Expect to be in and out in about 45 minutes. Then you can piddle around at Broadway at the Beach for a while. haha