Clarion Angel, Napoleon Wrasse and Others at Shedd Aquarium

[CoralsAddiction]

I was in Chicago and had an opportunity to visit Shedd Aquarium. Here are some pics.
http://i.imgur.com/IDFemDX.png
Clarion
http://i.imgur.com/RwMHFSp.png
http://i.imgur.com/YTAkCET.png
Achilles Tangs
http://i.imgur.com/MS7DoPR.png
http://i.imgur.com/8ppM128.png
Garibaldi Damsel
http://i.imgur.com/R1MBEgr.png
Lookdown
http://i.imgur.com/CGLqJiO.png
Napoleon Wrasse
http://i.imgur.com/rfEmrxi.png

[CoralsAddiction]

http://i.imgur.com/9HWGNDb.png
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http://i.imgur.com/Ss9WG7l.png
http://i.imgur.com/LQIU0Pl.png
http://i.imgur.com/IbDMl5b.png

[CoralsAddiction]

http://i.imgur.com/QKvItDC.png
http://i.imgur.com/ocDb7Mm.png
http://i.imgur.com/AXDAq8E.png
http://i.imgur.com/IMNYpQs.png

[arashsheikhpoor]

the fish in the first pick looks gnarly lol http://i.imgur.com/QKvItDC.png
http://i.imgur.com/ocDb7Mm.png
http://i.imgur.com/AXDAq8E.png
http://i.imgur.com/IMNYpQs.png

[solitude127]

Very cool. thanks for the pics

[dodgerblew]

Yes, thank you. It's weird to think a public aquarium like this one can have cyano issues just like us smalltimers

[CoralsAddiction]

My pleasure. Glad people are enjoying the photos :)

[solitude127]

Yes, thank you. It's weird to think a public aquarium like this one can have cyano issues just like us smalltimers

maybe we can give them some advise Rik :D

[dodgerblew]

they need to send us a water sample lol

[Reefvet]

Yes, thank you. It's weird to think a public aquarium like this one can have cyano issues just like us smalltimers

Actually it's common on reefs and not necessarily an 'issue' in this tank at the Shedd. You'll also notice they're pretty successful at growing a wide range of Macro algaes. That takes a pretty nutrient rich environment.

The Shed is an outstanding public aquarium and definitely worth the visit if you're passing through the Chicago area.

[dodgerblew]

Actually it's common on reefs and not necessarily an 'issue' in this tank at the Shedd. You'll also notice they're pretty successful at growing a wide range of Macro algaes. That takes a pretty nutrient rich environment.

The Shed is an outstanding public aquarium and definitely worth the visit if you're passing through the Chicago area.

I'm in agreement with you. My point is that it's common practice in our hobby to see a tank with cyano and rush to judgement that it's a problem tank or an unhealthy tank. In many cases it's not an inaccurate assessment. To see a public aquarium like this with some of the best marine biologists around have the same things to deal with as us hobbyists is reassuring to me that these so called 'tell tale' signs of unhealthiness is not necessarily accurate at all and that a little cyano doesn't make you a poor reefer. I'll be in Chicago this fall. I'll put it on my things to do list!

[CoralsAddiction]

I'll be in Chicago this fall. I'll put it on my things to do list!

Admission to the aquarium for Bank Of America customers is free first weekend of each month. Same applies to the Arts Institute Of Chicago. Just show them a BOA credit/debit card and receive free admission.

[Hawk72]

Shedd Aquarium is definately a place to visit. I went there many times when I lived in Indiana. The Science museum is beyond belief. I would recommend putting that on your list also.

[dodgerblew]

Great to know. Not a b of a customer but that won't stop me