Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific

[SantaMonica]

Been years since I went so I can't say how it is now, but maybe others can add details...

Aquarium of the Pacific

 

[gregr]

I've been a member for several years and love the place. Great jellyfish and their big reef tank is 2000 gallons. They also have several smaller reef type tanks, including one that is all dendro/tubastrea and similar- totally spectacular when they corals are all feeding. I spoke to the caretaker of that tank once and he said they do 50% water changes every day to keep algae from overtaking the tank because they feed it so heavily.
http://www.gregrothschild.com/marinegallery/slides/9V6C2361.jpg
http://www.gregrothschild.com/marinegallery/slides/aquat081.jpg

 

[SantaMonica]

I must say the "wall of coral" is my ultimate look I'd want. Separate from NPS of course.

 

[tribalturtle2]

Used to live right up the street from there and loved the main tank as you walk in with the giant groupers! Haven't been there since 2008. Next time I'm out visiting friends I'm going to check it out. They also had some neat touch tanks near the sea lions.

 

[SantaMonica]

Me too, 2008. But might get to go this October.

 

[jason g]

I took my family last year it was great. They have some neat looking reef tanks there. I can't wait to go back.