and the last of the steinhart pics

[fishfanv]

another reef tank:






and this creepy chambered nautilus:

[HippieSmell]

Who is Steinhart? Cool nautilus.

[reefnewbie54321]

Originally posted by HippieSmell
Who is Steinhart? Cool nautilus.

Have the same question ...

Any more detials on set-up? And were did he/she find that nautilus?

[fishfanv]

sorry guys for not explaining first. the steinhart aquarium is an aquarium in san francisco, inside the cal academy of sciences. the main coral reef tank is 20,000 gallons

http://www.calacademy.org/aquarium/coral_reef.php

[raddogz]

The Steinhart Aquarium in the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The aquarium has temporarily moved to a new location while at the new site they are completely building a brand new aquarium.

Here is what are local club is doing:

http://www.bareefers.org/bar/viewtop...?p=10350#10350

THE NEW STEINHART AQUARIUM

Project Description
The new Steinhart Aquarium will be one of the most biodiverse and interactive aquariums in the world. Home to an estimated 10,000 animals representing more than 600 separate species, it will offer guests an unprecedented view of underwater life and provide insight into the critical role that aquatic environments play in life on Earth.

Ties to the Past
The original Steinhart Aquarium opened in Golden Gate Park in 1923. It quickly became world famous for its novel exhibits and unusual animals, and was the model for many of the public aquariums that opened in the years that followed. Several components of the old Steinhart Aquarium will return when the new Aquarium opens back in the park in 2008, including the dramatic entrance columns, the vaulted ceiling, the sea horse railing, and the Swamp (alligator) exhibit.

New Exhibits
More than half of the public exhibit space in the new California Academy of Sciences will be devoted to Steinhart Aquarium. New technologies and advances in animal husbandry have made it possible for the Steinhart to create a suite of stunning new aquarium exhibits, including the world’s deepest living reef tank, a four-level rainforest display, and a unique, ever-changing Water Planet exhibit.

Living Coral Reef
• The coral reef tank, which will be the second largest living coral reef display in the world, will measure 12,000 square feet and hold 212,000 gallons of water.

• At a depth of 25 feet, the new coral reef display will be the deepest exhibit of live corals in the world. Visitors will be able to view the exhibit from the surface as well as from five underwater windows.

• The exhibit will house a broad range of aquatic life from the coral reefs and mangroves of the Philippines, one of the most diverse reef systems in the world. These animals will include delicate soft and hard corals, sharks, rays, and more than 4000 colorful reef fishes.

• All of the animals for the reef exhibits will be captive bred, or come from sustainable wild sources, highlighting the importance of in-country research and conservation programs.

• The special needs of the fish and corals will be met by a sophisticated life support system that will filter the entire tank volume about once an hour. 120 metal halide lamps will simulate natural sunlight.

• A glass “bridge” will allow for close observation of sharks and rays cruising just inches below the guests.

• A jet system will simulate ocean movements and stimulate the corals.

• The exhibit will incorporate in-tank cameras and video footage, interactive displays, and regular in-tank diver presentations. To support its dive programs, the new Steinhart will be recruiting over 100 volunteer divers to help maintain the large exhibits, feed the fish and interact with the public.

[fishfanv]

thanks raddogz, you gave a much better answer than i did. have you been there? i've only been to the temp and it was pretty amazing. i can't wait for the new remodel to open.

[raddogz]

I have been there, and our club was able to go behind the scenes to see all the cool equipment.

The exhibit is going to be really awesome!

[fishfanv]

Originally posted by raddogz
I have been there, and our club was able to go behind the scenes to see all the cool equipment.

The exhibit is going to be really awesome!

so you're in bar? i really need to join. i'd love to be able to get into the coral prop room. is that where you were able to get into?

[raddogz]

Pretty much. All the corals the club members will be donating will go into the prop room. They are having a separate tub for us.

We are in hopes this will be one way we can demonstrate that captive propogation does work and can work on large scale.

[fishfanv]

do you know if there's any way to get into the prop room? do you have to be a bar or steinhart member?

[reefkoi]

I was there years ago, and I see they still have the yellow looking water, why cant they get with the times and get some 14K bulbs in those tanks! That was a fun place though, and I remember the chambered nautilus wonder if its the same one?
Chris

[raddogz]

Actually the aquarium portion is temporarily housed elsewhere. They tore down pretty much everything in the area and are building from the ground up.

All the museums will be brand new.

[starseed]

Last time I was there, before they closed, their large reef tank had the nastiest flatworm infestation I have ever seen - gross!

But I'm glad they are redoing everything - I live here in SF and have missed it.

How does a local SF get involved in the clubs etc.?

[Pico Keeper]

I went there maybe 7-8 years ago. I wasn't even into reefing back then, but I remember their reef tanks being amazing, and I remember the chambered nautilus tank is probably the first time I ever thought to myself.. damn i need a big tank with water in my house so I can keep **** like this..

[chrismunn]

did you know your NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A FLASH WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING THE NAUTILUS!!!

[fishfanv]

Originally posted by chrismunn
did you know your NOT SUPPOSED TO USE A FLASH WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING THE NAUTILUS!!!

nope, didn't know that. it didn't say that anywhere that i saw.