One of the most amazing things I’ve seen in Waikiki Aquarium is placing what we would normally consider “not reef safe” fish in their reef displays. Below is their South Pacific display with the mightyFind More->

My third installment of the Waikiki Aquarium post is the highlight of this facility- the 5,500 Gallon South Pacific Reef tank  The reason this is the highlight of the facility- well, I think the photosFind More->

Part II of the Waikiki Aquarium tour today-I’ve already said this was where I first fell in love with the hobby. But the true reason I fell in love with it was because of itsFind More->

This is the birthplace of my aquarium hobby. Ten years ago I came to this aquarium and fell in love with all reef dwelling creatures. Ten years later I love these reef animals just asFind More->

Wet and wild recently had a vacation in Hawaii- and yes, we did some snorkeling and visited the world famous waikiki aquarium. And yes, there will be posts to share these experiences!

Second of the two tanks I have combined. This is just a standard 20G high all glass aquarium. The top has been removed to make is rimless. The previous owner also enhanced the calking, drilledFind More->

This is one of the two tanks I have combined. It’s a Marineland 27Gallon with the stand. I think I kept it at a very good shape. Despite of two years of usage, there areFind More->

So here comes the big dilemma- some of the semi-aggresive fish I have had in the previous systemThe valentini puffer is really adorable but I know it will post a threat to my beloved shrimpsFind More->

Here is the part I took a gamble- mixing clownfish is always a hit or miss. Sometimes they will bond and pair off. Sometimes they will fight tip one (or both) drops. But with aFind More->

Now comes the two dominant fish of the two tanks I am combining- the dwarf angels. They are, if you will, the little angry bitches of the sea- very territorial and aggressively guards their territory.IFind More->