National Zoo Reef

[AlanM]

Nice!  Those are some pretty tanks.  Someone is doing a good job.  I didn't even see any cyano (except for on that one vortech wetside).  Is it entirely lit with Radions?

[cpu933k]

Yes, as far as I could tell, it was only lit by the Radions.

 

I really enjoyed this reef, much more than the one at Natural History. Everything is so nicely done, including the coral identification signs, etc.

Edited March 1, 2016 by cpu933k

[YHSublime]

It's really coming together nicely. It looks like all that hard work, and patience is working out for them. The progression is on point from when I saw it last, and even from MACNA, almost 6 months ago.

 

 

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[rtelles]

Just saw it yesterday. I was really impressed with their small setups. The leaf fish (I think that's what it was ) in the tube anemone tank was great, as was the mantis shrimp. They also have a really beautiful blue carpet anemone, and a condy/rbta tank that was pretty impressive. It's a tiny little exhibit, but a well-maintained one. Also, on the freshwater side, they have these little shark looking catfish downstairs that eat like champs. 

[mling]

..........The leaf fish (I think that's what it was ) in the tube anemone tank was great, as was th............

This is a pic of the fish you refer to , I think it is a Frog fish

[cpu933k]

The sign says: Warty frog fish (Antennarius maculatus)

[rtelles]

Yessss, that. I didn't catch the sign. Loved it.

[KingOfAll_Tyrants]

I was there a few weeks ago.   I liked the small tanks the best, though the Elegance and the big coral tank were pretty cool.

 

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[surf&turf]

Thanks for sharing, Doesn't look like they have much flow in those tanks.

[matt]

That's a cool display. Definitely need to get the fam out there again