Jakarta Aquarium

SwampDonkey said:
Any idea what happened?
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Probably due to issues relating to the COVID-19 lockdowns, Jakarta Aquarium had some troubles relating to their budgets during this time if I'm aware. Some species do actually got phased out around this time, either quarantined or perished, which probably also include the giant groupers.
 
Caribbean Flamingo said:
Jakarta Aquarium introduced flying gurnard (dactylopterus volitans). View attachment 655181
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Another interesting update is that the smaller tubical coral reef tank (The one that used to have striped eel catfish) has been changed into a lionfish tank, alongside an white-spotted puffer and possible some other species. These lionfish has moved a lot to different tanks around the Aquarium for some unspecified reason.

Now that the giant isopod has now got a (Actually interesting) successor, I definitely want to see some revamping to the theme of the tank. Should be a white sandy, bare tank with brighter lighting since it doesn't really contain a deep sea creature anymore.
 
Salt Merchant said:
Another interesting update is that the smaller tubical coral reef tank (The one that used to have striped eel catfish) has been changed into a lionfish tank, alongside an white-spotted puffer and possible some other species. These lionfish has moved a lot to different tanks around the Aquarium for some unspecified reason.

Now that the giant isopod has now got a (Actually interesting) successor, I definitely want to see some revamping to the theme of the tank. Should be a white sandy, bare tank with brighter lighting since it doesn't really contain a deep sea creature anymore.
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I really hope they'll re-add the flounders or flatheads as the gurnard's tankmate, being demersal fishes
 
Salt Merchant said:
Probably due to issues relating to the COVID-19 lockdowns, Jakarta Aquarium had some troubles relating to their budgets during this time if I'm aware. Some species do actually got phased out around this time, either quarantined or perished, which probably also include the giant groupers.
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Same problem with SWA, they cut corners in 2021 and 2022 as a result of the lockdowns, added cheapo animals (i.e parrot cichlids and glofish) and even losing several interesting faunas (hammerhead shark, giant pacific octopus and giant spider crab). JAQS also had a lot of losses of their own, though most of their iconic/flagship species survived a bit until around 2021 or so. The giant isopod fared very good until its death in 2023, and the octopus was last displayed in 2021 AFAIK. Only the sea dragon survives until now, along with a handful of deep-water fishes like popeye catalufa, snipefish and pineconefish. Old Wife didn't count since it's more of a reef fish, but coldwater.
 
Fargusno said:
Most likely a South American fur seal due to its small size. Hoping the serval gets phased out this time, to make way for the fur seals.
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Actually, how likely are these to be Prigen's California Sea Lions? I recall them owning a pair as well as a few harbor seals
 
Fargusno said:
I agree. There's not much space left for them to exhibit the fur seals. Could've given them to Batang Beach Safari instesd.
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Bali Safari still continued their marine park plan, so I guess its a better choice if you consider the rather sorry state of Batang Dolphin Center (Safari Beach).
 
Jakarta Aquarium has introduced a seal into their collection. No idea what species of seal is this sadly, might be a harbor seal.
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Another view of said seal, might be a Baikal Seal but I could be wrong. Also, I'm kinda shocked after seeing that small wound on its head.

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Mossman Joe said:
JAQS announces it will be acquiring capybara(s). Certainly a much less demanding animal than the seal, but I still wonder if they have adequate space for them.

Jakarta Aquarium & Safari on Instagram: "COMING SOON to Jakarta Aquarium and Safari. Prepare to see the chillest animal ever! They are on their way to meet JAQSplorer. Stay Tuned @jakartaaquarium #Jaqs #capybara #comingsoon #JAQSplorer#jakartaaquariumsafari"
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I hope they phase out the serval for this. The serval exhibit has some water for it to swim, and it looked better for capybaras than a serval that paces back and forth.
 
Fargusno said:
I hope they phase out the serval for this. The serval exhibit has some water for it to swim, and it looked better for capybaras than a serval that paces back and forth.
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I actually suspect that they've phased it out already, seeing as it seems to have not appeared in any of the promotional materials or in recent visitor videos. It's likely that it was sent to Solo Safari, though unfortunately I can't confirm this anytime soon.
 
Mossman Joe said:
I actually suspect that they've phased it out already, seeing as it seems to have not appeared in any of the promotional materials or in recent visitor videos. It's likely that it was sent to Solo Safari, though unfortunately I can't confirm this anytime soon.
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Good if true. That serval has no enough space to walk around and mostly pacing back and forth per my observation. The watery areas would be great for the capies.
 
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