My local 212,000 gallon reef :)

CA Reefer · 10-17-2008, 08:51 PM

I was fortunate enough to visit the new Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Science today which has one of he largest coral reef exhibits in the world and thought I would share. Steinhart Aquarium: California Academy of Sciences

The new aquarium features a 212,000 gallon 25' deep Philippine Coral Reef exhibit that is truly amazing. There are over 1000 sq ft. of corals which are all aquacultured. It's also home to over 2000 fish including black tip reef sharks.

They have been stocking this tank over the last 6 months and the new aquarium opened on September 27th. Here's a link to a behind the scenes look at how it was built. Academy of Sciences home to new coral reef - 9/29/08 - San Francisco News - abc7news.com

It was pretty interesting to see that they are using Mangroves for reducing nitrates etc. You'll see the mangrove trees in the back of this picture. Although the aquarium is places to take maximum advantage of natural sunlight, notice all the lighting rigs with approx 100 MH lights above the tank. They are 1000W 14k & 20k lights.

I can't wait to see this reef when it grows out more. Below are some other pictures I took but don't really do it justice..

blue_eyes53813 · 10-17-2008, 08:57 PM

That is amazing.....

wazzifam · 10-17-2008, 09:20 PM

Wow did that just wake me up and lower my blood pressure... Gorgeous pics thanks so much for taking the time to share that. I want one!

kathywithbirds · 10-17-2008, 09:53 PM

calabdiver · 10-17-2008, 09:54 PM

I went last weekend its awsome

AndtheBonus · 10-17-2008, 10:03 PM

Wow! This is incredible!!

cheeks69 · 10-17-2008, 10:33 PM

Spectacular, wow look at all those fish !!!
Thanks for sharing the photos

CA Reefer · 10-18-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by calabdiver

I went last weekend its awsome

Just realized that you're also in the bay area Cala. I'm over on the peninsula

calabdiver · 10-18-2008, 02:09 AM

Ya i'm not that far at all about a 45 min bart ride in. Also I am a member of the San Francisco Aquarium Society that meets there once a month for a auction and raffle

CA Reefer · 10-18-2008, 02:29 AM

What's the split between salt v's freshwater in the membership and speakers? I looked at their website a couple of yrs back and they looked to be predominantly freshwater focused?

calabdiver · 10-18-2008, 02:33 AM

they are primarily a freshwater group but I have been attending for prob 20 yrs. and I have gotten some good stuff out of there real cheap. last time I was there about 4 mo. ago I got two leather corals for 1.00 ea

calabdiver · 10-18-2008, 02:33 AM

I obviously dont go ever month

JOSEPHLB · 10-18-2008, 10:47 PM

too large of a bio load

yungreefer2410 · 10-19-2008, 12:22 AM

all the tangs!!

litoallie · 10-19-2008, 12:28 AM

Wow!!! That looks awesome!! Wish my house have the space to put such a huge aquarium in, but I'll have to learn how to scuba dive to clean the tank up!

10-17-2008, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
CA Reefer Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 101 View Gallery Karma Komment	My local 212,000 gallon reef :) I was fortunate enough to visit the new Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Science today which has one of he largest coral reef exhibits in the world and thought I would share. Steinhart Aquarium: California Academy of Sciences The new aquarium features a 212,000 gallon 25' deep Philippine Coral Reef exhibit that is truly amazing. There are over 1000 sq ft. of corals which are all aquacultured. It's also home to over 2000 fish including black tip reef sharks. They have been stocking this tank over the last 6 months and the new aquarium opened on September 27th. Here's a link to a behind the scenes look at how it was built. Academy of Sciences home to new coral reef - 9/29/08 - San Francisco News - abc7news.com It was pretty interesting to see that they are using Mangroves for reducing nitrates etc. You'll see the mangrove trees in the back of this picture. Although the aquarium is places to take maximum advantage of natural sunlight, notice all the lighting rigs with approx 100 MH lights above the tank. They are 1000W 14k & 20k lights. I can't wait to see this reef when it grows out more. Below are some other pictures I took but don't really do it justice.. Last edited by CA Reefer : 10-18-2008 at 02:28 AM.

10-17-2008, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My local 212,000 gallon reef :) That is amazing..... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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10-18-2008, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
calabdiver Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, Ca Posts: 154 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My local 212,000 gallon reef :) Ya i'm not that far at all about a 45 min bart ride in. Also I am a member of the San Francisco Aquarium Society that meets there once a month for a auction and raffle

10-18-2008, 02:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
CA Reefer Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 101 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My local 212,000 gallon reef :) What's the split between salt v's freshwater in the membership and speakers? I looked at their website a couple of yrs back and they looked to be predominantly freshwater focused?

10-18-2008, 02:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
calabdiver Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, Ca Posts: 154 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My local 212,000 gallon reef :) they are primarily a freshwater group but I have been attending for prob 20 yrs. and I have gotten some good stuff out of there real cheap. last time I was there about 4 mo. ago I got two leather corals for 1.00 ea

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calabdiver Star Polyps Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, Ca Posts: 154 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My local 212,000 gallon reef :) I obviously dont go ever month

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