20140717 Waikiki Aquarium part 1

This is the birthplace of my aquarium hobby. Ten years ago I came to this aquarium and fell in love with all reef dwelling creatures. Ten years later I love these reef animals just as much, but with much more respect.

 The Waikiki aquarium has been one of the leading research and educational facilities in marine biology. Unlike most aquariums in the mainland focuses on tourism with unnecessary dolphin or beluga whale shows, not to mention over priced admission- The Waikiki aquarium charges a very reasonable $12 / adult admission with optional audio tour included at no additional cost.

This is a very happy long nose hawkfish living in the display tank by the entrance. It's the largest long nose hawk I've ever seen, over 5" and very perky. This tank also features several butterfly fish (you can see the long nose in the background) that does not touch the corals at all.