Phuket Aquarium

City: Phuket

Country: Thailand
Province: Phuket
Opend 10th september 1983
Species 150

 
The exhibition of underwater life is displayed in tanks which are as beautiful as the natural environment; including sandy beach, rocky shore, coral reef and mangrove habitats. In the hall, the display is divided into 2 sections, fresh water plants/fish and marine creatures. Fresh water plants and fish are displayed in 10 tanks of 5-10 liters, 4 tanks of 3-8 cubic meters. Approximately 20 tons of freshwater is used. There are over 50 species of fresh water plants and fish in the displays, e.g. the electric eel and Amazon cobia. The Andaman Sea is part of the Indian Ocean. Globally, it is one of the most beautiful places and has the most diverse marine life. The display of marine life is made in 22 tanks. The transparent tunnel exhibits the beautiful fishes such as Napoleon wrasse, bluefin trevally, snapper, grouper, butterfly fish, banner fish