• Kharkiv "oceanarium" - SWAMP!

  • Adrienne

Today I was not far from the "Zoo" and decided to visit the "aquarium". The last time I was there was about a year ago and I thought I would see an amazing SPS there, beautiful aquariums with soft corals and ..... But to my great disappointment, there is nothing of the kind in this establishment. 40 rubles for the entrance - of course not money, but I would have given them to a poor old lady rather than watch the abuse of animals (moreover (moreover, a part of them will go to the purchase of "new actors" for the "death show"). The first thing - a corpse in the aquarium, which, as I understand it, does not bother anyone. I couldn't approach the aquarium with the clown surgeonfish, there is a puddle on the floor and a bunch of bubbles inside from the return. The condition of the fish, to put it mildly, is not very good (rotting fins, a white veil on the eyes and ....) "SPS" [ATTACH][/

Jeffrey

Indeed, a horrifying picture....

Julia

Is there really no one to take care of the aquariums? To let them get into such a state. Poor fish and corals are swimming half-alive. They have sharks in a relatively small aquarium for them (I think it's one ton). In the second photo, you can see that the water in the return compartment is running out, and there is no one to refill the evaporated reverse osmosis water. Such negligent treatment warrants firing all the staff and hiring people who genuinely want to work with animals.

Kevin

I'm also outraged all day today. I don't think it's that bad, and the aquarium there is about 3 tons (cubic).

Janet5447

People are engaged in the wrong business, moreover without love and knowledge. Shame and disgrace. There can be no excuses; "care and talent" are evident.

Veronica

The most frightening thing is that during the period of "Euro 2012," live animals will likely be brought in to create the effect of successful cans. Although even such things can be "boasted" about in front of Europe, they probably won't "swallow" all of this like our "village" does.

Lauren

If sellers knew the conditions their pets would live in, they probably wouldn't sell them. At least, if I were a seller of animals.

William5838

Alright, let's give people a chance to get established, as the investments are already significant, and there may not be enough specialists for everything and everyone. The most important thing is that the project is commercial, not promotional, and the suppliers of animals for the aquarium could assist people by advising and helping with questions.

Wendy2244

How many years are needed for promotion? There shouldn't be any problems with investments and specialists either - just look up "Kharkiv Dolphinarium" in a search engine. This is not an "oceanarium" in a district center organized by a couple of enthusiasts on half a salary. By the way, dead fish could be removed from the aquarium before the arrival of visitors, most of whom are children.

Michele9664

It's sad... maybe try to go to them as a volunteer at least on the weekends... and through them, you could get some animals for yourself? It would be enjoyable for you and beneficial for the cause... and it would just be nicer for everyone.

April3499

People like me are definitely not needed there (at least they could clean up their own place), and I have no intention of stirring up any trouble.

Amy5070

Wow, even sailors can see the whole horror of the situation! What’s most shocking is that the owners weren’t ashamed and opened this disgraceful "oceanarium"!

Steven757

It really is, - terrible!

Jill9137

We do not have all the information. When the dolphinarium was opened (it also houses an oceanarium), it was inaugurated by the city mayor and his entourage. Part of the funding for it came from the city budget, either partially or fully. It is possible that for the people working there, it is beneficial for the fish to gradually "disappear," providing a reason to bring in new ones, along with kickbacks, etc. Moreover, you know how much marine inhabitants cost. These are just thoughts out loud. Just consider, if people are investing such money in the oceanarium, I highly doubt they are novices in marine aquaristics, and they will not allow such a situation to happen.

Guy

Could you tell me who is serving?

Javier5186

Public aquariums have never been particularly beautiful. The staff there are often underpaid, and it's safe to assume they earn very little, if they are paid at all. We are well aware of this vicious practice; the primary culprits are the owners of these ventures, who profit from this nonsense, and who would invest their labor without any return?

Rebecca

I know who provided the service last year (I don't want to name names, I'll tell you when we meet). But maybe everything has changed now?

Cassandra7840

In September of last year, everything was exactly as in the photo. Very stable systems, a medal and a certificate for the owners and staff.

Melissa1838

You haven't seen Donetsk, I was there a year ago, the cyanobacteria (or beard) was 10-15 cm, the light was blasting from simple 1kW halogen lamps. The only thing I liked was the reef shark. And I was there last weekend, didn't even go in, just peeked - the same purple beard was visible from the sand. There were no SPS or LPS, I only remembered the huge sarcophytons from the soft corals. The fish were mainly zebrasomas, rabbitfish, and surgeonfish.

Chad9037

Indeed, it's not the best sight; those who don't know won't understand, and those who are at least somewhat familiar with the sea will be horrified. This is likely the result of the owners' greed.

Lori4746

Here Naumovich, the principle written in your signature applies. Unfortunately, it often happens that the owner is reluctant to invest money in such projects, and he doesn't care what the visitors will say about his "miracle"; he has different goals and plans. At the same time, he can afford a trip to Phuket, the Maldives, or Hurghada at any moment, and then boasts about what he saw there and how good it was for him... And you know such people personally. Remember our conversation with them when you came from Israel the year before last...