Georgia Aquarium has one good planted tank

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I'm temporarily in Atlanta and took the opportunity to visit the Georgia Aquarium. If you haven't been, it's a REALLY good aquarium, of course, with the focus on marine life. While that is incredibly cool, I always leave feel bummed that they don't focus on the beauty of freshwater.

I did leave the Georgia Aquarium feeling good because I think the freshwater side is starting to get some respect. Check out the large planted aquarium being kept by the fine folks at this aquarium. I can confirm that it is high tech and had CO2 running.
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The amount of cherry shrimp and cardinal tetras in this tank were impressive. Really nice.
 
Wow that’s very impressive. I have yet to see an aquarium in the US even attempt a planted aquarium. I’ve seen “biotopes” with algae infested pond/bog plants but nothing to this scale and beauty. Kudos to them, I bet most people who put eyes on it think it’s saltwater that pass through.
 
I should have asked them about who is maintaining it. Hopefully they get good feedback and more space to showcase planted aquariums. Honestly, it rivaled their SPS coral tank.
 
Very cool Art. I would be interested learn more about how they manage this tank. It looks like a big tank, do you know how large it actually is?
 
Visited the Georgia aquarium years ago and gotta say kudos to even having a planted tank, what with that 6.3 million gallon whale shark exhibit as its centerpiece

Up the I-75 in Chattanooga is the Tennessee aquarium which we visited in March....it pays homage to the state's native livestock/habitats and is all freshwater displays (except for some marine displays in a 2nd newer building)....we were impressed and there were a couple of planted tanks to boot, too
 
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Chattanooga is the Tennessee aquarium
I've been to Chattanooga many times as my son used to row and they have a great regatta there. Unfortunately, never made it to the aquarium. I'll have to plan a trip to go see it. Thanks for letting us know.
 
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