2009 SF tank tour - Steinhart Aquarium

[Ibn]

Last of the pics.

Mike trying to figure out his camera.

One of the two larger protein skimmers. RK2 FTW.

Whatcha mean I can't pull these?!? Someone has to keep their eyes on Arnold...

Karl pondering how he's gonna sneak one of these past his wife for his next upgrade.

Was behind so wasn't sure what these tubes were for...

Steve and Jeff in the frame for size reference.

Pair of the smaller skimmers.

Another pic for size reference.

Onto the next stop. Check out the overhead piping.

Cafeteria

Hmm, choices, choices...

Holding tanks

Matt serenading the rest of the group.

One of the residents.

I've seen these in the Planet Earth series, but to see one in real life is something else. This thing is ginormous.

Hmm, I think Arnold needs more flow in his tank.

If Ed had more calcium growing up, he'd be >6' tall by now.

Freshwater supply tanks

Got salt?

Dibs!

Last but not least, this one is for Norm.

 

[Thales]

Nice shots!

 

[Vincerama2]

I love how everything is the same as in our tanks ... but HUGE!

V

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Last but not least, this one is for Norm.

Oooh.... ugly!



Thx!

 

[Roc]

Looks like a lot of Fun, I'm mad I missed out.

 

[under_water_ninja]

Too bad I missed out as well!
When do you think another bar tour will be????

 

[Lyn]

Loved the pictures, and especially your captions! LOL ;D

 

[Apon]

Remember these were not official BAR sponsored tours...all anyone really needs to do is volunteer and organize one. I organized this one ( see the old thread), and opened it up for others. Anyone can really do the same.

 

[nanocube-guy]

Looks like a lot of Fun, I'm mad I missed out.

Damn, me too... I always want to see back stage. Well hopefully next time.

 

[Thales]

This is now full of coral:

 

[nanocube-guy]

Looks like a lot of Fun, I'm mad I missed out.

 

[nanocube-guy]

What sea life eats grapes?

 

[Ibn]

There's other stuff at the Steinhart other than sealife. I saw some arapaimas and other freshwater fish in the holding tanks.

There's a handful of Amazonian fish that I know of which eats grapes (e.g. pacus eat grapes as well as figs).

 

[nanocube-guy]

I see. Thanks for replying.

 

[Thales]

There's other stuff at the Steinhart other than sealife. I saw some arapaimas and other freshwater fish in the holding tanks.

There's a handful of Amazonian fish that I know of which eats grapes (e.g. pacus eat grapes as well as figs).

If you are in the rainforest at feeding time, get to a rail to watch the arapaima eat. Amazingly loud and frothy!

 

[nanocube-guy]

Will there be another tour?

 

[Thales]

Not this week . We have been swamped- a couple co workers out long term sick and tons of stuff happening. Super tired. I hope it lets up soon.

Other than that, it's no problem to do a tour like last time with enough notice.

 

[Erick]

I would love to attend a tour whenever it gets set up.

 

[nanocube-guy]

Yea, if you set up another one, can I come too? I have questions about the reef. According to what I read, saltwater is pump from ocean beach right? If that's true, why do you guys mix salt?

 

[Thales]

The saltwater comes in from the beach at about 27 ppt because it actually goes through the beach and is diluted by the freshwater lens. We add IO to bring it up.