Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Burger's Ocean - The Largest Living Coral Reef in Europe

🐠Burger's Ocean is home to over 90 species of stony corals, making it a paradise for coral enthusiasts.

🦈The aquarium houses four species of sharks, including blacktip reef sharks and leopard sharks.

🔵The Helipora coral in the reef tank is blue and resembles an organ or a church organ.

🌊The reef tank holds 200,000 gallons of water and is 18 feet deep, making it the third-largest in the world.

🚰Maintaining a large aquarium like Burger's Ocean requires careful attention to lighting, water movement, and chemical equilibrium.

How old is Burger's Ocean?

—The aquarium is 22 years old, and some of the fish and corals have been there since the very beginning.

How many species of fish are in Burger's Ocean?

—There are around 65 species of fish in the aquarium, totaling between 600 and 800 individual fish.

Why are some corals illegal?

—Many stony corals are illegal without the proper permits, and Burger's Ocean has an agreement with the Dutch government to house confiscated corals.

How is the water in Burger's Ocean maintained?

—The aquarium uses its filtration systems to clean and recycle the water, reducing the need for frequent water changes.

What is the biggest challenge in maintaining a coral reef aquarium?

—Maintaining a good chemical equilibrium and managing coral growth are some of the biggest challenges of managing a coral reef aquarium.

00:00Burger's Ocean is a private aquarium located in Arnhem, Netherlands.

02:58The reef tank in Burger's Ocean holds 200,000 gallons of water and is 18 feet deep.

03:35The aquarium is 22 years old, and some of the fish and corals have been there since the beginning.

04:42Burger's Ocean houses over 90 species of stony corals, making it a haven for coral enthusiasts.

05:59The aquarium is committed to maintaining a good chemical equilibrium and managing coral growth in the tanks.

07:26The aquarium uses its filtration systems to clean and recycle the water, minimizing the need for frequent water changes.

08:41Many stony corals are illegal without the proper permits, but Burger's Ocean houses confiscated corals.

09:26Maintaining a large aquarium like Burger's Ocean requires careful attention to lighting, water movement, and chemical equilibrium.