|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Waikiki Aquarium pics *dial-up warning*
I was lucky enough to be working in Hawaii last week, and even more lucky to get a day off while there. First thing I did was hit the Waikik Aquarium. It was Memorial Day so I only had about 45 minutes before it was just too crowded to take pictures, regardless, it was a very enjoyable morning. Here's a few photos:
A massive clam in their biggest reef tank (it's got to be close to 3 feet long!): Some very happy clownfish hosting in what looks like they may be green carpet anemones but I've never seen carpet anemones like these: A wider shot of the main reef display: This is a smaller reef tank, maybe 60 gallons or so:
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Waikiki Aquarium Pics
Nice shots Greg. You're lucky indeed. You have a job that takes you to Hawaii over Memorial Day Weekend? I have a job that sends me to exotic locations like Baghdad, Kurkuk, and Bagram (LOL).
I was stationed in Hawaii for almost 5 years so it's not all bad. Unfortunately, my tour there was before my SW life. All of the snorkeling I did back then must have been a prelude of things to come eh? Again, nice shots. Thanks for sharing them with us. Rob |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Very nice! We have the Shedd Aquarium here in Chicago but it isnt too close to an ocean
__________________
Jeff ------------------------------------------------ If you work on a lobster boat, sneaking up behind someone and pinching him is probably a joke that gets old real fast |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks! Yeah, I think I'd take Hawaii over Baghdad any day
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Awesome shots. That clam is massive!
__________________
All Hail Jimmy Page. The name's Luis. Don't ask. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
That clam is gigantic!!!
__________________
12 Gallon Aquapod 37 Gallon Macro Algae Tank with 15 Gallon Sump 55 Gallon Reef Under Construction |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Glad to see you made it, and had time to take a few pictures. Nice job! Did you have a chance to check out any LFS?
__________________
Save the Reef........................... Save the world. -Ken MASLAC member |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
I didn't bother- when I heard they don't really sell corals I decided not to go
Thanks!
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
A few more:
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
That blue Carpet anemone has got to be three feet wide
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Those pice are great! That crab is crazy looking.
__________________
All Hail Jimmy Page. The name's Luis. Don't ask. |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks for the wallpaper. Amazing pics, greg.
__________________
Yeah. I got the memo. And I understand the policy... |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Well, your pics are much better than mine...ha. Looks great, wish I was back!
|
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Great shots Greg. Thanks for sharing.
The anemone's are S.gigantea. Nick
__________________
A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!" |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks all. Josh- your pics are excellent and I was totally impressed Every bit as good as the ones I took.
Hey Nick- how about that green carpetty looking anemone with the four clowns? Know what that is?
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Yup, thats a happy healthy S. gigantea.
Been awhile since I've seen the hairy hermits like that. When i was a kid we lived in Hawaii, (parents were stationed at Hickam AFB), and I worked as a teenager at a LFS there named Coral Fish Hawaii. Those hairy hermits were really neat but agressive. Dont know if this one is the same size as the photo...but I've seen them that big before. Great pics as always Greg. Nick
__________________
A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn, that was fun!" |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks Nick. Yeah- that was a really big hermit...
We passed by Hickam several times on our way to the north shore- beautiful country up there.
__________________
Harlequin Shrimp... Mandarin Gobies... Porcelain Crabs... Powder Blue Tangs- is this hobby great or what?! |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
as usual, great shots Greg- thanx for sharing.
I agree that the green (and blue) anemone appears to be S. gigantea. The main reef display at Waikiki is probably my personal all time favorite and I'm always excited to see up to date pix of it.
__________________
some common aquarium nuisances: Bryopsis,Derbesia(hair algae),Cyanobacteria(red slime), Diatoms(golden brown algae), Dinoflagellates(gooey air bubbles),Valonia (bubble algae) |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
I LOVE that hermit pic. I know you've heard it before.... AWESOME!
__________________
RENEE |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|