What is a Fish Tank?
An aquarium is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed.
Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aquatic reptiles, such as turtles, and aquatic plants.
Below Are The Top Fish Tank Shops In South Africa
Wazeer’s Aquariums
Address: Oosthuizen Rd &, Frank Rd, O.R. Tambo, Boksburg, 1459
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 826 5887
Aqua Empire
Address: 2 Ysterhout Dr, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, 2169
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 084 625 9757
Pet Stop SA
Address: 15th Ave, Rietfontein, Pretoria, 0084
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 012 329 8965
Reef Aquatics [No Shop, Webstore and Online Only]
Address: 24 Narvik Street, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7806
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 084 777 7101
Kenilworth Aquarium Centre
Address: 303 Rifle Range Rd, Forest Hill, Johannesburg South, 2190
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 683 9081
Jungle Aquatics
Address: Broadacres Shopping Centre, Cedar Rd & Valley Rd, Sandton, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2194
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 011 467 6948
RBM Aquatics
Address: 250 Voortrekker Rd, Fairfield Estate, Cape Town, 7500
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:15 PM
Phone: 082 300 6177
Which is the largest aquarium in South Africa?
The uShaka Marine World
The uShaka Marine World is a theme park located in Durban, South Africa. It contains the largest aquarium in Africa boasting 32 tanks.
The sea creatures found in the aquarium range from small sea horses all the way through to sharks and dolphins.
How many aquariums are in South Africa?
15 Zoos & Aquariums in South Africa: Map, Photos, + Reviews.
Who owns the Cape Town aquarium?
The Two Oceans Aquarium is an aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Two Oceans Aquarium.
| Date opened | 13 November 1995 |
|---|---|
| Owner | V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Limited and Investec Bank |
| Public transit access | By bus: MyCiTi 104 |
| Website | www.aquarium.co.za |
How much does an aquarium cost?
Depending on whether you choose glass or acrylic, the costs are anywhere from R12867.14 – R120093.31 for the display aquarium. The bigger and taller the tank the higher the cost.
Do fish tanks use a lot of electricity?
General Consumption
Based on a freshwater fish-only aquarium at about 72 F, the total consumption for a small tank (10 Gallons) is about 150 kWh a year.
A medium tank (30 Gallons) will run between 150 – 200 kWh per year, while a large aquarium (55 Gallons) needs 200 – 400 kWh per year.