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the aquariumIS A 60 YEAR OLD SYSTEM OF PUMPS, SALT WATER PIPES AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS. EACH TANK IS RECEIVING UPDATED PLUMPING, NEW SURFACING AND THE CONVERSION FROM ITS EXISTING LIGHTING TO LED LIGHTING, THEREBY REDUCING ELECTRICAL COSTS.
AT SOME POINT IN HISTORY, 3 OF THE EXISTING TANKS HAD THEIR GLASS PANES REMOVED AND THESE WERE REPLACED WITH 1/4" PLEXIGLASS. THROUGH THE YEARS THE PLEXIGLASS HASS BECOME SCRATCHED AND DISCOLORED, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THE AQUARIUM IS CURRENTLY SEEKING FUNDING TO REPLACE THESE WITH EXTREMELY CLEAR, LOW IRON GLASS PANES. NOW THE EXCITING PARTA new tank was made by recycling to older box tanks, we have put new glass in 2 tanks and have resealed several tanks. The work is ongoing. We hope to replace more glass and reseal some new tank windows.
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DUCKS!!!!!CURRENTLY OUR DOMESTIC DUCKS, WHOSE HERITAGE RANGES FROM JAVA TO RURAL ENGLAND, INHABIT THE OLD SEAL AREA.
FROM 1956 TO 2004, THE AQUARIUM MAINTAINED A HARBOR SEAL EXHIBIT. HOWEVER, DUE TO PERMITTING AND FACILITY UPGRADE COSTS, FOR NOW, THE POND AND DRY AREA IS TO KEEP THE DUCKS ENTERTAINED. |