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London Aquarium

Started by Jervis, Jan 03 2007 02:22 AM

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#1 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:22 AM

Hi guys

Another world-class aquarium to share with you guys... it was my 3rd visit there (2000, 2005, 2006)... however instead of showing signs of aging, this aquarium is maturing very well.

To learn more www.londonaquarium.co.uk

This may not be the best aquarium in the world... but probably the most accessible... smacked right at the heart of London alongside other great attractions

Due to the Xmas season... longggggggggggggg Q was unavoidable

The admission price is a little steep at GBP11.75 (around S$35) for adult

Do allow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy all the exhibits.

My SPS Tank [4' Display / 6" External Overflow / 3' Sump / 2' Refugium]
• COMPUTER – Aquatronica (Timer/Temperature/Level/Auto Top-up/pH/Redox/Specific Gravity)
• RETURN PUMPS – Aquabee 7000
• LIGHTING – ATI Powermodule HO T5 10 Tubes (all ATI tubes)
• CHILLER – Arctica 1/3hp Titanium
• PROTEIN SKIMMER – Grotech HEA200 with Hydor 1200L feed pump
• CALCIUM REACTOR – Skimz Sidea with JBJ Solenoid
• FLUIDIZED REACTORS – Skimz with Aquapharm SORB4
• UV FILTER – DeBary 15W with Electonic Ballast
• WAVEMAKERS – 3 x Vortech controlled by Aquatronica
• DOSING PUMPS – Grotech 7-channels TEC using Grotech Liquid Additives
• PHYTOPLANKTON REACTOR – Grotech PhytoBreeder 2
• MOONLIGHT – Hydor Aqua Color (Blue)
• CAMERA – Sony Alpha DSLR with Sony Macro Lens
Total Power Consumption – $155 per month (Average)

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#2 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:26 AM

First greeted by these cylindrical displays of jelly fish

Nicknamed "Condom Jelly"

Followed by a long corridor full of colourful award-winning photographs

My SPS Tank [4' Display / 6" External Overflow / 3' Sump / 2' Refugium]
• COMPUTER – Aquatronica (Timer/Temperature/Level/Auto Top-up/pH/Redox/Specific Gravity)
• RETURN PUMPS – Aquabee 7000
• LIGHTING – ATI Powermodule HO T5 10 Tubes (all ATI tubes)
• CHILLER – Arctica 1/3hp Titanium
• PROTEIN SKIMMER – Grotech HEA200 with Hydor 1200L feed pump
• CALCIUM REACTOR – Skimz Sidea with JBJ Solenoid
• FLUIDIZED REACTORS – Skimz with Aquapharm SORB4
• UV FILTER – DeBary 15W with Electonic Ballast
• WAVEMAKERS – 3 x Vortech controlled by Aquatronica
• DOSING PUMPS – Grotech 7-channels TEC using Grotech Liquid Additives
• PHYTOPLANKTON REACTOR – Grotech PhytoBreeder 2
• MOONLIGHT – Hydor Aqua Color (Blue)
• CAMERA – Sony Alpha DSLR with Sony Macro Lens
Total Power Consumption – $155 per month (Average)

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#3 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:28 AM

This aquarium is very educational based... hence lots of interesting (and sometimes shocking) facts can be found throughout.

To be continued...

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#4 Vanquish

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:36 AM

Already pinned the thread up!!! I'm camping here for more pics!

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#5 Terryz_

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:38 AM

Awaiting more photos...

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#6 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 04:47 AM

4.44am and I am still jet lagging

Typical of most aquariums... Zone 1: Freshwater Stream

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#7 Tangs

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 08:14 AM

Thanks for sharing and waiting for more pics.

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#8 dejavu

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:46 AM

More pictures please!

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#9 Vanquish

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 01:14 PM

think the jet-lag has gotten to him liao...

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#10 Tangs

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 01:54 PM

QUOTE(Vanquish @ Jan 3 2007, 01:14 PM)

think the jet-lag has gotten to him liao...

The jet-lag virus already invaded him.

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#11 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:13 PM

QUOTE(Tangs @ Jan 3 2007, 01:54 PM)

The jet-lag virus already invaded him.

Yes... just woke up from my evening nap... I used to be a lot more adaptable

And Photobucket is giving me problem uploading videos... well I will just post whatever pix that I manage to upload

A Seahorse tank

My SPS Tank [4' Display / 6" External Overflow / 3' Sump / 2' Refugium]
• COMPUTER – Aquatronica (Timer/Temperature/Level/Auto Top-up/pH/Redox/Specific Gravity)
• RETURN PUMPS – Aquabee 7000
• LIGHTING – ATI Powermodule HO T5 10 Tubes (all ATI tubes)
• CHILLER – Arctica 1/3hp Titanium
• PROTEIN SKIMMER – Grotech HEA200 with Hydor 1200L feed pump
• CALCIUM REACTOR – Skimz Sidea with JBJ Solenoid
• FLUIDIZED REACTORS – Skimz with Aquapharm SORB4
• UV FILTER – DeBary 15W with Electonic Ballast
• WAVEMAKERS – 3 x Vortech controlled by Aquatronica
• DOSING PUMPS – Grotech 7-channels TEC using Grotech Liquid Additives
• PHYTOPLANKTON REACTOR – Grotech PhytoBreeder 2
• MOONLIGHT – Hydor Aqua Color (Blue)
• CAMERA – Sony Alpha DSLR with Sony Macro Lens
Total Power Consumption – $155 per month (Average)

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#12 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 06:15 PM

This is a nice Anemone display

If I remember correctly... they used to house a large octopus here

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#13 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:18 PM

Photobucket is finally up and running again

Here's a nice exhibit of their local Brown Trout

My SPS Tank [4' Display / 6" External Overflow / 3' Sump / 2' Refugium]
• COMPUTER – Aquatronica (Timer/Temperature/Level/Auto Top-up/pH/Redox/Specific Gravity)
• RETURN PUMPS – Aquabee 7000
• LIGHTING – ATI Powermodule HO T5 10 Tubes (all ATI tubes)
• CHILLER – Arctica 1/3hp Titanium
• PROTEIN SKIMMER – Grotech HEA200 with Hydor 1200L feed pump
• CALCIUM REACTOR – Skimz Sidea with JBJ Solenoid
• FLUIDIZED REACTORS – Skimz with Aquapharm SORB4
• UV FILTER – DeBary 15W with Electonic Ballast
• WAVEMAKERS – 3 x Vortech controlled by Aquatronica
• DOSING PUMPS – Grotech 7-channels TEC using Grotech Liquid Additives
• PHYTOPLANKTON REACTOR – Grotech PhytoBreeder 2
• MOONLIGHT – Hydor Aqua Color (Blue)
• CAMERA – Sony Alpha DSLR with Sony Macro Lens
Total Power Consumption – $155 per month (Average)

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#14 Jervis

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Posted 03 January 2007 - 07:34 PM

Pacific Zone

Another typical feature of most aquariums... 3 storey high with glass panels on every level

I love these guys

Run for your life!!!

My SPS Tank [4' Display / 6" External Overflow / 3' Sump / 2' Refugium]
• COMPUTER – Aquatronica (Timer/Temperature/Level/Auto Top-up/pH/Redox/Specific Gravity)
• RETURN PUMPS – Aquabee 7000
• LIGHTING – ATI Powermodule HO T5 10 Tubes (all ATI tubes)
• CHILLER – Arctica 1/3hp Titanium
• PROTEIN SKIMMER – Grotech HEA200 with Hydor 1200L feed pump
• CALCIUM REACTOR – Skimz Sidea with JBJ Solenoid
• FLUIDIZED REACTORS – Skimz with Aquapharm SORB4
• UV FILTER – DeBary 15W with Electonic Ballast
• WAVEMAKERS – 3 x Vortech controlled by Aquatronica
• DOSING PUMPS – Grotech 7-channels TEC using Grotech Liquid Additives
• PHYTOPLANKTON REACTOR – Grotech PhytoBreeder 2
• MOONLIGHT – Hydor Aqua Color (Blue)
• CAMERA – Sony Alpha DSLR with Sony Macro Lens
Total Power Consumption – $155 per month (Average)