2005-12 Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

Mixed Jacks

The first display on entering has several species of Jacks, Trevally & Scads to my best identification.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0003

Larry L. Jackson

Mixed Jacks

Closer look with maybe three species. All photos were shot at higher ISO and have grain.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0011

Larry L. Jackson

Golden Sweepers

Parapriacanthus ransonneti - also Threadfin Butterflyfish, Anthias and a Blue-ringed Angelfish.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0012

Larry L. Jackson

Jellies

Mastigias papua - because of their soft bodies, filtration and water movement require special design.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0016

Larry L. Jackson

Above the Display

Filtration, Ultraviolet Sterilization, Ozone, Lighting, Water Chemistry and much more behind the scenes.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0017

Larry L. Jackson

Dump Buckets Above the Display

Water movement, surge strategy.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0018

Larry L. Jackson

Dump Bucket Wave Above the Display

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0020

Larry L. Jackson

Above the Display

Different habitats not part of the display tank being explained.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0021

Larry L. Jackson

Whale Shark Display

Above the 6.3 million gallon display aquarium that houses whale sharks and much more.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0025

Larry L. Jackson

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus - bought from fishermen, the Whale Shark was destined for a seafood market.

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, December 10, 2005

2005-12-10#0026

Larry L. Jackson