visiting....

[oceanarus]

I'm down in Tampa this weekend and am wondering, which is the better one to visit, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium or the Florida Aquarium.

 

[reefrubble]

A lot more to see at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. IMO. But if you can see both. Ted PS also check out the LFSs.

 

[oceanarus]

Might have the time for both, dunno..
Saw a LFS near the hotel, Finz (I think) on Dale Mabrey, will at least check that one out.

 

[BlitzK]

If you're staying in tampa, be sure to see the FL aquarium first... Then if you have time checkout the Clearwater aquarium, which is right down the street from the beach.

 

[mrferrit]

FL Aquarium all the way i went to the clearwater aquarium and was very disapointed but glad for there cause i wouldnt waste your money on clearwater id rather go to the st pete pier and see there's jmo though have fun here
dennis

 

[robthorn]

clearwater aquarium is a rescue facility were you can observe the animals rescued during rehabilitation. then if they can be they are released . fl aquarium is more a tourist attraction built for that purpose. the funds generated by the clearwater aquarium help to pay for the care of the animals . a very worthy cause in my opinion. st.pete pier is free and they except donations. unless this has changed in the last 2 years since I have been there.

 

[oceanarus]

Just got back from the Fl Aquarium. Not bad. Took tons of photos. Also checked out a couple LFSs, just stumbled across them, wasn't even looking for them. How many are there in this town?

 

[DaddyJax]

Four main lfs saltwater. Finz, Coral Reef, Fish and other Ichthy Stuff and Marine Warehouse.