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'''Taraporewala Aquarium''' or '''Taraporevala Aquarium''' is [[India]]'s oldest [[aquarium]] and one of | '''Taraporewala Aquarium''' or '''Taraporevala Aquarium''' is [[India]]'s oldest [[aquarium]] and one of [[Mumbai]]'s main attractions.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Your-kids-can-touch-fish-at-renovated-Taraporevala-Aquarium-from-Friday/articleshow/46349709.cms|title=Your kids can touch fish at renovated Taraporevala Aquarium from Friday|newspaper=The Times of India | date=24 February 2015 | first1=Sujit | last1=Mahamulkar | first2=Chittaranjan | last2=Tembhekar | access-date=8 February 2019 }}</ref> It hosts marine and freshwater fish. The aquarium is located on [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]]. The aquarium has a 12-foot long and 180 degree acrylic glass tunnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbais-famous-taraporevala-aquarium-reopens-in-new-avatar/16033157|title=Mumbai's famous Taraporevala Aquarium reopens in new avatar|date=3 March 2015|work=mid-day}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-exotic-fish-from-china-in-tow-taraporewala-aquarium-re-opens-in-a-month-2058536|title=Exotic fish from China in tow, Taraporewala Aquarium re-opens in a month|work=dna}}</ref> The fish are kept in large glass tanks, which will be lit with LED lights.<ref name="indiatimes.com" /> | ||
The aquarium hosts 2,000 fish across over 400 species. Fish from overseas were introduced at the new aquarium. The number of new varieties of 70 marine fish included Helicopter, [[Arowana]], [[Grouper]], yellow-striped tang, [[bluespotted stingray]], [[Starfish|sea stars]], [[clownfish]], hark, [[triggerfish]], [[Moorish idol]],<ref name="indiatimes.com" /> [[Chrysiptera hemicyanea|Azure Damsel]], [[Chrysiptera caeruleolineata|Blueline Demoiselle]], [[Elegant firefish|Purple Firefish]], [[Dascyllus carneus|Cloudy Damsel]], [[Copperband butterflyfish|Copperband Butterflyfish]], [[Schooling bannerfish|Schooling Bannerfish]], [[Raccoon butterflyfish|Raccoon Butterflyfish]], [[Bluethroat triggerfish|White Tail Trigger]], [[Clown triggerfish|Clown Triggerfish]] and [[Ribbon eel|Blue Ribbon Eel]]. The 40 new varieties of freshwater fish include Red Devil, Jaguar, [[Electric blue hap|Electric Blue]], [[Jack Dempsey (fish)|Jack Dempsey]], [[Cyphotilapia frontosa|Frontosa]] and [[Catfish]]. These fishes will be housed in larger tanks than before with imported flexi glass for better visibility.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/more-than-just-fish-watching/|title=More than just fish watching|date=1 January 2014|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The aquarium continues to support sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, small starfish and stingrays. | |||
The aquarium | The aquarium is maintained by the Department of Fisheries. The aquarium's 16 seawater tanks and 9 freshwater tanks host 31 types of fish, while 32 tropical tanks contains 54 kinds of fish.<ref name="rediff.com"/> The tropical section of the aquarium features ecosystems such as the "moss aquarium" for pregnant fish, "plantation aquarium" that features imported varieties of water lilies and other aquatic plants and "island aquarium".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/revamped-taraporewala-will-have-tunnel-aquarium-at-entrance|title=Revamped Taraporewala will have tunnel aquarium at entrance - The Indian Express|date=23 June 2014|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
== History == | |||
Taraporewala Aquarium was built in 1951 at a cost of {{INR|800000}} (at the time equivalent to US $167,000 using the fixed exchange rate of {{INR|4.79}} to 1 US$). It was inaugurated by India’s first president [[Rajendra Prasad]].<ref name="rediff.com" /> The aquarium is named after a [[Parsee]] Philanthropist D B Taraporewala, who donated {{INR|200000}} (at the time equivalent to US $41,754 ) for the construction. | |||
== | The acquarium reopened after renovation on 3 March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|date=3 March 2015|title=Mumbai gets its aquarium back, but don't expect a world-class one|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/special/pix-mumbais-aquarium-back-but-its-still-fishing-for-something/20150303.htm|work=Rediff}}</ref> It was renovated at a cost of Rs.22 crore (approx Rs 7.5 crore for aquariums and Rs. 16.5 crore for construction work done by Public Works department).<ref>{{cite web|author=Press Trust of India|date=3 March 2015|title=Renovated Taraporevala Aquarium in Mumbai reopens|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/renovated-taraporevala-aquarium-in-mumbai-reopens-115030300836_1.html|work=business-standard.com}}</ref>[[File:Taraporewala Aquarium Inside View.jpg|thumb|Inside View]]New exhibits: | ||
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[[File:Taraporewala Aquarium Inside View.jpg|thumb|Inside View]] | |||
* Oceanarium in the foyer with {{convert|22000|l|gal|abbr=on}} water. | * Oceanarium in the foyer with {{convert|22000|l|gal|abbr=on}} water. | ||
* Amphitheater with 50 seats, screening documentaries on fish, marine ecosystems and environment conservation. | * Amphitheater with 50 seats, screening documentaries on fish, marine ecosystems and environment conservation. | ||
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==Species of fishes== | ==Species of fishes== | ||
* [[Damselfish]] | * [[Damselfish]]: territorial fish species including [[amblyglyphidodon aureus|golden damselfish]], moon tail, cocoa, striped, electric blue, talbot, and sergeant major damsel | ||
* [[Butterflyfish]] | * [[Butterflyfish]]: chevron, copper band, [[yellow longnose butterflyfish|long-nose]], eight band, red perl | ||
* [[Pterophyllum| | * [[Pterophyllum|Angelfish]] : blue ring, regal, wraft and emperor angel fishes | ||
* [[Triggerfish]] | * [[Triggerfish]]: undulated, bluetooth, picasso and clown triggers | ||
* [[Eel|Marine eels]]: yellow head, white ribbon, black ribbon, blue ribbon and [[moray eel]] | * [[Eel|Marine eels]]: yellow head, white ribbon, black ribbon, blue ribbon and [[moray eel]] | ||
* Marine touch pool with sea cucumber, sea urchin, brittle star, tube worms, star fish and more | * Marine touch pool with sea cucumber, sea urchin, brittle star, tube worms, star fish and more | ||
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* Tropical aquarium fishes, red tail, sucker, upside down and Asiatic cat fishes | * Tropical aquarium fishes, red tail, sucker, upside down and Asiatic cat fishes | ||
* Other species include: [[octopus]]es, [[seahorse]]s, [[alligator]]s, [[catfish]]es, giant gourami, [[cichlid]]s, [[koi]], [[gold fish]], [[sea turtle]]s, [[red-eared slider]] and Singaporean turtle | * Other species include: [[octopus]]es, [[seahorse]]s, [[alligator]]s, [[catfish]]es, giant gourami, [[cichlid]]s, [[koi]], [[gold fish]], [[sea turtle]]s, [[red-eared slider]] and Singaporean turtle | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:40, 24 November 2021
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| Date opened | 1951 |
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| Location | Marine Drive, Mumbai |
| Coordinates | 18°56′57″N 72°49′12″E / 18.9492866°N 72.8200758°E |
| No. of species | 400 |
| Volume of largest tank | 22,000 |
| Annual visitors | 400000[1][2] |
Taraporewala Aquarium or Taraporevala Aquarium is India's oldest aquarium and one of Mumbai's main attractions.[3] It hosts marine and freshwater fish. The aquarium is located on Marine Drive. The aquarium has a 12-foot long and 180 degree acrylic glass tunnel.[4] [5] The fish are kept in large glass tanks, which will be lit with LED lights.[3]
The aquarium hosts 2,000 fish across over 400 species. Fish from overseas were introduced at the new aquarium. The number of new varieties of 70 marine fish included Helicopter, Arowana, Grouper, yellow-striped tang, bluespotted stingray, sea stars, clownfish, hark, triggerfish, Moorish idol,[3] Azure Damsel, Blueline Demoiselle, Purple Firefish, Cloudy Damsel, Copperband Butterflyfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, White Tail Trigger, Clown Triggerfish and Blue Ribbon Eel. The 40 new varieties of freshwater fish include Red Devil, Jaguar, Electric Blue, Jack Dempsey, Frontosa and Catfish. These fishes will be housed in larger tanks than before with imported flexi glass for better visibility.[6] The aquarium continues to support sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels, sea turtles, small starfish and stingrays.
The aquarium is maintained by the Department of Fisheries. The aquarium's 16 seawater tanks and 9 freshwater tanks host 31 types of fish, while 32 tropical tanks contains 54 kinds of fish.[1] The tropical section of the aquarium features ecosystems such as the "moss aquarium" for pregnant fish, "plantation aquarium" that features imported varieties of water lilies and other aquatic plants and "island aquarium".[7]
History[edit | edit source]
Taraporewala Aquarium was built in 1951 at a cost of ₹800,000 (at the time equivalent to US $167,000 using the fixed exchange rate of ₹4.79 to 1 US$). It was inaugurated by India’s first president Rajendra Prasad.[1] The aquarium is named after a Parsee Philanthropist D B Taraporewala, who donated ₹200,000 (at the time equivalent to US $41,754 ) for the construction.
The acquarium reopened after renovation on 3 March 2015.[8] It was renovated at a cost of Rs.22 crore (approx Rs 7.5 crore for aquariums and Rs. 16.5 crore for construction work done by Public Works department).[9]
New exhibits:
- Oceanarium in the foyer with 22,000 L (5,800 US gal) water.
- Amphitheater with 50 seats, screening documentaries on fish, marine ecosystems and environment conservation.
- Touch pool, where curious visitors can touch star fish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and turtles.
- Fish spa. You can dip your feet in one of ten tanks of Doctor fish (Garra rufa). The fish nibble and remove dead skin from your feet and legs.[6]
- Coral and rocky ecosystems with aqua scaping and LED lighting.
- Semi-circular tank housing jelly fish.
Species of fishes[edit | edit source]
- Damselfish: territorial fish species including golden damselfish, moon tail, cocoa, striped, electric blue, talbot, and sergeant major damsel
- Butterflyfish: chevron, copper band, long-nose, eight band, red perl
- Angelfish : blue ring, regal, wraft and emperor angel fishes
- Triggerfish: undulated, bluetooth, picasso and clown triggers
- Marine eels: yellow head, white ribbon, black ribbon, blue ribbon and moray eel
- Marine touch pool with sea cucumber, sea urchin, brittle star, tube worms, star fish and more
- Groupers: sweetlip, panther, orange spot and black spot groupers
- Tangs: yellow, powder brown, naso, orange shoulder, and powder blue
- Unique species: oranda, stone, red cap, rukin, and black moor
- Other species including bat fish, squirrel fish, golden travery, puffers, jelly fishes, kombada, lion and turkey fish, dwarf lion, whimple, moorish idol, marine coral reef, wrasse, sea anemone, negro, clarkii, and arowana
- Paludarium aquarium with Indian carps: rohu, catla, mrigal
- Tropical aquarium fishes, red tail, sucker, upside down and Asiatic cat fishes
- Other species include: octopuses, seahorses, alligators, catfishes, giant gourami, cichlids, koi, gold fish, sea turtles, red-eared slider and Singaporean turtle
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Fin & frolic: India's oldest aquarium gets a grand revamp". Rediff. 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "After 130 fish deaths and a Rs 3-crore budget escalation, aquarium to reopen". newsbun.com.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mahamulkar, Sujit; Tembhekar, Chittaranjan (24 February 2015). "Your kids can touch fish at renovated Taraporevala Aquarium from Friday". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
- ↑ "Mumbai's famous Taraporevala Aquarium reopens in new avatar". mid-day. 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Exotic fish from China in tow, Taraporewala Aquarium re-opens in a month". dna.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "More than just fish watching". The Indian Express. 1 January 2014.
- ↑ "Revamped Taraporewala will have tunnel aquarium at entrance - The Indian Express". The Indian Express. 23 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mumbai gets its aquarium back, but don't expect a world-class one". Rediff. 3 March 2015.
- ↑ Press Trust of India (3 March 2015). "Renovated Taraporevala Aquarium in Mumbai reopens". business-standard.com.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Newly Renovated Taraporewala Aquarium - Fish Museum Mumbai
- Lone Turtle from Mumbai’s Taraporewala Aquarium Released
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