The Anti Gravity Atmospheric Pressure Fish Tank
64The gravity tank is an amazing exhibit. Basically it is an ordinary fish tank of any size where the visitor can put their hand in with the fish through the middle of the tank. In spite of the fact that there may be four or eight foot of water over where you place your hand the water does not come flooding out.
I have spent a couple of hours watching peoples reactions to this exhibit. Many pass by without a glance. Others stare and try to figure it out and the clever ones are both amazed and fascinated. In Underwater World in Pattaya there is no supervision of the tank so it gets less attention. People put their hand in and the fish nibble their fingers. In Dalian, China visitors were allowed to feed the fish and so the tank got more attention.
I have lost count of the number of aquariums I have visited but have only seen this display in two. I would like to see more places using it because it is truly educational. It is not simply 'fish' and 'water' but science too.
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Peter, you as always come up with the most amazing hubs. This one is like usual very good. How r you mate. Everything cool?
Very cool hub, I look forward to reading more.
Thank you Jim10 and Adam B. Men are dorks...I have it on my list of things to do. Will write to you tomorrow.
Neato!
Fantasic trick where you get to interact with the fishes.
wow! I passed by that tank and didn't even know it!!! have to go back there. hehe
can i repost this to my blog Peter? : )
Thanks penelopedarcy..have you tried the bottle trick yet? Go ahead and re-post.
yup! just tried it! AMAZING. LOL
Very neat indeed! So how do they service the tank...? Through the hole? Or can they plug it before opening the top?
fisher - I never asked how it was done...I must next time. I have several theories but until then it will have to remain a mystery.
jim10 2 years ago
That fish tank is pretty amazing. I have never seen anything like that before. I hope one comes to the New England Aquarium sometime.