Georgia aquarium , behind the scenes equipment

[Thunderbirdsc]

My family traveled to the Georgia Aquarium over Thanksgiving break to see their Ocean Voyager 6.5 million gallon exhibit that is home to (2) whale sharks.

We did a behind the scenes portion and got to see their equipment that supports the systems and I thought I’d share a few.

These Fybroc brand centrifugal pumps looked to be approx 6” discharge piping. The tour guide mentioned they have over 200 of these pumps supporting just the whale shark exhibit.

Just like many of us, the salt of choice, just in bigger scale.

Rows and rows of pumps


I didn’t get many pictures of their reef exhibit as I was just in awe and focused on taking it in without snapping photos. I did get a few above that tank where they had a shallow lagoon that feed into the reef.

I think this starfish had been working out his glutes.

We really enjoyed it so if you get a chance to be in Atlanta and have the time, check it out.

 

[Fish Fan]

Great post! I love stuff like this, and I aspire to visit that Aquarium someday. Thanks for posting!

 

[Bosreef]

That's awesome!!

I did a behind the scenes of boston aquarium some years ago

 

[FishTruck]

Driving from Chicago to Florida with the kids, we would time it to hit the Georgia aquarium at 5 pm when everyone else was leaving. You could see the whole place in an hour since it was empty.

If you are ever going through... even a quick hour is worth it.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Few years back I got to go behind the scene as well! We got to see the animal rehab center, where they fed the whale sharks, and a lot of other behind the scenes stuff. Really neat to be able to see everything like that!

 

[taricha]

Few years back I got to go behind the scene as well!

is that last pic the dump buckets for the surge flow in the big reef display?

 

[JoJosReef]

I think this starfish had been working out his glutes.

 

[Useful_Idiot]

is that last pic the dump buckets for the surge flow in the big reef display?

It is, heres another angle.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

is that last pic the dump buckets for the surge flow in the big reef display?

I believe so, this was 7 years ago so I don’t remember much, haha.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

WOW! That's impressive!

 

[jonnywink]

My family traveled to the Georgia Aquarium over Thanksgiving break to see their Ocean Voyager 6.5 million gallon exhibit that is home to (2) whale sharks.

We did a behind the scenes portion and got to see their equipment that supports the systems and I thought I’d share a few.

These Fybroc brand centrifugal pumps looked to be approx 6” discharge piping. The tour guide mentioned they have over 200 of these pumps supporting just the whale shark exhibit.

Just like many of us, the salt of choice, just in bigger scale.

Rows and rows of pumps


I didn’t get many pictures of their reef exhibit as I was just in awe and focused on taking it in without snapping photos. I did get a few above that tank where they had a shallow lagoon that feed into the reef.

I think this starfish had been working out his glutes.

We really enjoyed it so if you get a chance to be in Atlanta and have the time, check it out.

I got to dive (scuba) in that tank. Watching those big guys swim over you, was like watching a school bus go over. Great adventure.

 

[lbacha]

I was there in Feb and the tour is definitely worth it. We did both the basic tour and the advanced tour that took you I to the labs. Definitely worth it if you go.

 

[Beach86]

WOW! That's impressive!

Daniel! Michael K (Beach86) here. What happened to my $200 raffle prize from Dinkins? Haven't heard a word. Thanks, Michael K.

 

[braaap]

Been many times. I like to book one day layovers there. It’s an incredible aquarium.

 

[Fish Fan]

Daniel! Michael K (Beach86) here. What happened to my $200 raffle prize from Dinkins? Haven't heard a word. Thanks, Michael K.

Maybe reach out to Dinkins directly?

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Daniel! Michael K (Beach86) here. What happened to my $200 raffle prize from Dinkins? Haven't heard a word. Thanks, Michael K.

Hi Michael, man, I'm not sure what you're referring to, but if you shoot me a pm, I'm happy to try and help figure it out.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I wonder if there was a Black Friday sale on those jumbo pumps. lol

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I wonder if there was a Black Friday sale on those jumbo pumps. lol

You should've taken a road trip to the aquarium and asked if they had a special black Friday sale on those pumps, I bet they would have sold you one.

 

[lbacha]

You should've taken a road trip to the aquarium and asked if they had a special black Friday sale on those pumps, I bet they would have sold you one.

Check out these skimmers, they might have a Black Friday special lol.

And they definitely buy in bulk lol