Bangalore Aquarium

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Built in 1983, the magnificent Bangalore aquarium is placed at Kasturba Road at the very entrance of the splendid Cubbon Park in the city of Bangalore. The aquarium is one of the most exotic abodes of aquatic life and the second largest aquarium in India. Bangalore aquarium is placed inside an octagonal or diamond shaped building that boasts of 3 spacious floors. The building currently operates under the control of state government's department of fisheries. Bangalore aquarium is a home to a number of cultivable and ornamental fishes. Infact the aquarium is divided in a manner that it segregates the two distinct forms of fishes aptly. The first floor of the aquarium has 14 big tanks that home the cultivable fishes, the second and the last floor of the aquarium has 69 medium and small sized tanks and house an array of ornamental fishes. The ground floor of the aquarium is used as office and laboratory. The exquisite aquatic beings are a feast for eyes. The fishes seen at the aquarium include Siamese fighters, catla, angel fish, glow light tetra, red tail shark, blue gourami, gold fish, Indian tiger barb, mahseer, freshwater prawns etc to name a few. The Bangalore aquarium counts amongst the most desirable tourist attractions in Bangalore. So while in Bangalore do not miss on this enticing site.