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#aquarium

Penguins and Otters at Hakone-en Aquarium in Japan Aren't Happy About Having to Cut Back Due to InflationInflation does not only affect humans but animals too!Because of inflation, Japan's Hakone-en Aquarium had to undergo cost-cutting methods such as changing the diet of the animals and reducing the number of circulation pumps. As mentioned, the diet of these penguins has, according to the penguins, been drastically altered. The penguins and otters were used to being fed with aji (horse mackerel). The aquarium, however, switched to a cheaper alternative, saba (mackerel).Since they were used to being fed with aji, the penguins clearly did not like being fed with saba. The penguins were captured in images turning away haughtily. This change is not a choice that the aquarium did happily; it is the aquarium's natural response to inflation. The aquarium needs to be able to accommodate the diets of  32,000 or more animals. Save the economy! Save the penguins!Image credit: TV Asahi #Penguin #Aquarium #Japan #Inflation #Economy

Aquarium Discovers Penguins Can Be Picky EatersCat owners know the pain of picky eating. Try swapping out a store brand cat food for their Fancy Feast and be ready to feel the wrath of your spoiled pet as he shows his disdain. It turns out that cats aren't the only animals that act this way. To deal with inflated prices, an aquarium in Japan is gradually cutting back on the quality of food for their animals. Some of the residents are having none of it. Hakone-en Aquarium, in the Kanagawa prefecture, switched out 10% of the usual fatty aji, also known as Japanese horse mackerel, for the cheaper saba to feed the penguins, seals, and otters in May. They had planned to use the cheaper fish at 30-40% by July. However, the penguins know the difference, and some have refused to eat the less expensive fish. They aren't shy about showing their displeasure, either! The more discriminating birds aren't going without. For those who refuse to eat the cheaper fish, accommodations have been made so that they get their daily nutrition. Picky eating for the win! -via Fark#penguin #otter #fish #aquarium #diet

Live Jellyfish Cam from the Monterey Bay AquariumYou no longer have to take a trip to the coast to see how your favorite jellyfish are doing. The Monterey Bay Aquarium team now allows anyone to get an up-close look at some phenomenal-looking “jellyfish” species through a live sea jelly cam.From 7 am to 7 pm Pacific Time, the live sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) aquarium cam can be viewed below.

This Custom Aquarium Has a Cat Observation PortMelissa Krieger is the human servant of Jasper and Willow. She fully embraces her role, as amply demonstrated by this custom aquarium that she had built by Aquatics and Exotics in Cincinnati, Ohio. That company, I gather, normally makes luxury aquaria for business settings. But it was willing to produce this remarkable piece for two cats with special tastes.Related: Leon the Lobster

Family Built a Special Custom Aquarium to Let Their Cat Get Closer to His Fish BuddiesThe quote "Fish are friends, not food" from the movie Finding Nemo seems to apply perfectly to this family. Theybuilt a special custom aquarium to let their cat get closer to his fish buddies. The aquarium looks like a pretty normal one, except for one unique detail. The glass underneath is custom-made in a way that their cat is almost able to reach inside the tank. From the other videos uploaded, the two family cats take turns in peeking through the glass. The video shows how they really enjoy the company of the fishes. Stories like this show that animals can share their love for each other despite their differences.Image credit: @jasperthecatfish on TikTok#fish #cat #TikTok #pets #animals #aquarium

Leon the Lobster: From the Seafood Section to Prized PetBrady Brandwood had an empty saltwater tank and wanted a new and different pet to house in it. Instead of a pet shop, he went to a supermarket and bought a lobster from the seafood section! The lobster looked dead when he got it home, but revived in the salt water.

Volunteer Divers Carve Pumpkins Underwater at the South Carolina AquariumSebastian and the underwater creatures appear to enjoy Halloween after all.Earlier last month, a South Carolina aquarium delighted its visitors with a spectacular spontaneous underwater pumpkin carving.The volunteer divers, according to the aquarium, provided a dynamic and great experience for both the aquarium visitors and the animals. During an instructive presentation in the Great Ocean Tank, they carved the pumpkins underwater. Guests were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite design after the presentation, thus providing them with a one-of-a-kind experience.The folks who were present fell in love with the seashore pumpkin because of its incredibly gorgeous carving and showered it with applause and praise.Images by:SC Aquarium#Pumpkins #Underwater #SouthCarolina #AquariumSee also: Leon the Lobster