Although some aquarists have built aquariums that hold hundreds of gallons, the most typical size for a home aquarium tank is probably 29 or 30 gallons. The size of a public aquarium can often exceed that of a home aquarium. However, only a few are huge enough to include on our list of the world's largest aquariums. the kind of aquarium big enough to house manta rays and whale sharks. These kinds of water animals require a very huge tank to accommodate them.
We have examined the largest tank size (in gallons) of each of these massive aquariums to compare them. The largest aquarium tank is the only one that is counted, even though most aquariums have many tanks and a considerably larger total amount of water. Thus, the world's largest aquariums are listed below.
Here are the Largest Aquariums in the World
1. Georgia Aquarium (6,3 million gallons)
With over 100,000 marine animals, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is the biggest globally. The aquarium opened in November 2005, primarily thanks to a $250 million donation from Bernie Marcus, one of the co-founders of Home Depot. The only organization that houses whale sharks outside of Asia is the Georgia Aquarium.
In the Ocean Voyager display, the sharks are housed in a massive 24 million liter (6.3 million gallon) tank. The Georgia Aquarium's choice to keep whale sharks in its care has generated debate. The deaths of two of the whale sharks that were originally acquired increased worries about maintaining the whale sharks in captivity.
2. Dubai Mall Aquarium (2,64 million gallons)
One of the biggest retail centers in the world, the Dubai Mall is a component of the $20 billion Burj Dubai complex in Dubai. The enormous aquarium tank, which can hold 10 million liters (2,64 million gallons) of water, is the focal point of the mall. More than 33,000 live creatures, including more than 400 sharks and rays together, are housed in the aquarium.
It was formally certified as the "Largest Acrylic Panel in the World" by Guinness World Records. The panel beats Japan's Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium by measuring 8.3 by 32.88 meters (27 by 108 feet) and is 75 centimeters (30 inches) thick. A leak in the shark-filled tank in February 2010 forced an evacuation and a brief closure of the shopping center.
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3. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (1,98 million gallons)
Established in 2002, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is housed within the Ocean Expo Park in Japan. The main tank, named the Kuroshio Sea has 7,5 million liters (1,981,000 gallons) of water. When the aquarium opened, it had the largest acrylic glass panel in the world, measuring 8.2 by 22.5 meters (27 by 74 feet) and thickened to 60 centimeters (24 inches).
In the Kuroshio Sea, whale sharks and manta rays are housed with several other fish species. There have been four manta ray births in the aquarium as of July 2010.
4. L’Oceanografic (1,85 million gallons)
The Oceanographic Complex is a marine environment that encompasses a variety of marine ecosystems. It is included within the Valencia, Spain, complex known as the City of Arts and Sciences. With its largest aquarium tank in Europe, the Oceanogràfic is home to around 45,000 aquatic animals.
Nine underwater towers, divided into two levels to symbolize various marine environments, are inhabited by them. A 35-meter underwater tunnel connects two underwater towers, and its tank holds 7 million liters (1,85 million gallons) of water in addition to sharks and rays.
5. Turkuazoo (1,32 million gallons)
Turkuazoo, Turkey's first enormous aquarium including a rainforest, flooded woodland, and tropical marine zones, opened its doors in 2009. The aquarium is housed within the Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and features an underwater tunnel spanning 80 meters. About 10,000 marine animals, including piranhas, tiger sharks, and enormous stingrays, are housed in 29 distinct displays at Turkuazoo, the largest of which can accommodate 5 million liters (1,32 million gallons) of water.
6. Monterey Bay Aquarium (1,2 million gallons)
On Cannery Row in Monterey, California, the site of a former sardine cannery is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Two enormous tanks are among the many attractions at the aquarium. A 1,3 million liter (0,33 million gallons) tank with a height of 10 meters (33 feet) serves as the focal point of the Ocean's Edge Wing and is used to observe marine life along the California coast.
One of the largest single-pane windows in the world is located in the Outer Bay Wing, which houses a 4,5 million liter (1,2 million gallons) tank. Views of native marine creatures, including stingrays, jellyfish, and sea otters, are available both above and below the waterline.
7. uShaka Marine World (about 1 million gallons)
In Durban, South Africa, there is a theme park called uShaka Marine World. With 32 tanks, it has the biggest aquarium in Africa. From tiny sea horses to sharks and dolphins, the aquarium is home to a wide variety of aquatic animals. The Aquarium has several cafes and restaurants within and is designed to resemble an old wreck.
Among these eateries, "The Cargo Hold" is the most noteworthy since it has a wall-sized aquarium with many sharks that are visible from most of the dining area.
8. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (about 1 million gallons)
One of Asia's biggest aquariums is the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. The China Zone, the Antarctic Zone, and the Australia Zone are three of the nine display zones that make up the entire globe. Many endangered aquatic Chinese species, particularly valuable and uncommon species from the Yangtze River, can be found in the China Zone. The underwater tunnel at the aquarium is its main draw. It is the world's longest underwater tunnel, measuring 155 meters (509 feet).
9. Aquarium of Genoa (about 1 million gallons)
One of the biggest aquariums in Europe was constructed for Expo 92 in the Aquarium of Genoa in Italy. Over 6000 creatures call the 70 tanks of the aquarium home as they replicate terrestrial and marine ecosystems from around the globe. Certain tanks replicate natural habitats from various regions, such as the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean. The ones that house the seals, dolphins, and sharks are the most impressive.
10. Aquarium of Western Australia (0,8 million gallons)
Australia's largest aquarium tank is found in the Aquarium of Western Australia, or AQWA for short, which is situated in a seaside suburb of Perth. Seawater spanning 40 meters (130 feet) in length and 20 meters (66 feet) in width, the aquarium's main tank can accommodate 3,000,000 liters (793,000 gallons). 98 meters (322 feet) long underwater tunnel is included in it. Snorkelers and divers can explore the main tank with the aquarium's diving master for a charge, allowing them to get even closer to the fish, sharks, and rays.
