Tuesday, February 5, 2013

World Rivers

Around Ohio

The Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky showcases thousands of aquatic animals from around the world. I recently visited the aquarium and attempted to photograph the many beautiful species of fish there.

The viewing areas are divided into twelve sections, each exhibiting fish from different habitats or parts of the world.


In the World Rivers area, some aquariums simulate a swiftly flowing, rocky stream, while in others slow-moving water swirls around lush plant growth.

A large, circular aquarium in the center of the display contained these freshwater cichlids.
Cichlids
 
This fish's tank was filled with bright green plants.
Boesemani Rainbow Fish

A large, well-lit aquarium housed hundreds of cardinal tetras, along with this colorful discus fish.
Discus Fish

2 comments:

Unknown said...

What an exciting place! The red and blue on the discus fish came out nicely.

Susanna said...

Gorgeous photos--I love the color on that middle one!