The Texas State Aquarium is saddened to report a loss of its indoor aquatic

[jamescstein]

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The Texas State Aquarium is saddened to report a loss of its indoor aquatic animal collection overnight. In an attempt to control a particularly difficult parasite that had proven resistant to other treatments, staff administered a new treatment that is commonly used by many other aquariums in treating similar issues. Many of the animals in the affected exhibits had an adverse reaction to the medication. Staff members worked diligently throughout the night to save as much of the collection as possible, but considerable losses were sustained.

Aquarium exhibits impacted include Islands of Steel, Flower Gardens, and Lionfish. Fortunately, Living Shores, Nearshore, and Floating Phantoms, as well as a number of smaller exhibits, were not affected. None of the outdoor exhibits such as Tortuga Cay, Stingray Lagoon, or Dolphin Bay were affected.

As a standard precaution, staff had tested the treatment on an individual smaller exhibit with no adverse reaction prior to administering it into the larger exhibit.

The Aquarium’s first priority is to focus on stabilizing the water in the affected exhibits. The Aquarium has sent water samples from affected exhibits to testing laboratories in hopes of a clear explanation for what caused the adverse reaction.

“This is a very sad day at the Texas State Aquarium,” remarked Aquarium Chief Marketing Officer Richard E. Glover, Jr. “We are working diligently to find out what caused the adverse reaction, and we will keep the public informed with any updates.”

 

 

[kimberbee]

[ajmckay]

Oh man that sucks...

[smeagol108]

Wow. i cant imagine how long it takes them to restock and get back to normal. huge loss. so sad.