TANK IMMERSION
Discover Florida’s Fish Tanks: Dive In or Visit!
Offering an immersive look into the new ecosystems with four aquariums, the resort guests and visitors can explore sealife at RumFish Beach Resort. Are you hungry for an aquatic adventure packed with tons of taste? Lucky swimmers, ages 8 years old and up, will have the exclusive privilege to experience what it’s like to snorkel in the 33,500-gallon tank built by our friends from Animal Planet’s hit show TANKED.
Plunge even deeper into the Tanked aquarium experience. “Swim with the Fishes,” a snorkeling adventure and behind-the-scenes tour of the 33,500-gallon aquarium. Swim with more than 200 fish representing 31 species, including a green moray eel! Please review these guidelines before your swim.
Hold sea urchins and other critters. Learn interesting marine trivia and gain an appreciation for sea life during this hands-on, kid-friendly exhibit. This experience is limited to two 1-hour sessions so our critters can rest. Open 11 a.m. - noon and 3 - 4 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday). Located in the Outfitter Shop. STEP INSIDE: Touch Tank Experience
RumFish Grill's Tanked Aquarium
Tank front seating is no additional cost.
Tank front seating is by request only and not guaranteed
RESERVEThe crew on Animal Planet’s Tanked designed, built and installed the 33,500-gallon aquarium in 90 days on national television. The tank was the largest and most challenging the crew had ever built. On Mondays, you can still catch a lot of action as two divers scrub the tank from top to bottom. Did you know that 2,400 pounds of salt is mixed monthly to create this exhibit?
Predator Tank and Lionfish Invasion
FREE, included in the resort amenity fee
Reserve the Fun: Drop by during a meal at RumFish Grill
INCLUDEDIn the RumFish Grill bar, the notorious 700-gallon Predator Tank showcases Lionfish. This non-Florida species, native to the Pacific region and the Red Sea, has begun to invade the area, consuming and displacing other species. Lionfish can be eaten, so this exhibit educates diners to request lionfish at seafood restaurants to create growing demand.
Juvenile Tank
FREE, included in the resort amenity fee
Reserve the Fun: Drop by during a meal at RumFish Grill
INCLUDEDDrop by the Juvenile Tank, a 700-gallon Florida aquarium at RumFish Grill. This tank is home to Florida species, some of which will graduate to the Tanked aquarium. The tank also emphasizes the importance of mangroves as nursery grounds for young fish.
Middle School Tank
FREE, included in the resort amenity fee
Reserve the Fun: Guests can visit the shop daily to see these fish
INCLUDEDVisit the Middle School Tank in the Outfitter shop inside the RumFish Beach Resort hotel. When these Floridian fish outgrow the Juvenille Tank, many are moved to this tank, preparing for their move to the large tank. This tank is 400 gallons and sits near the Touch Tank experience.
Educational Wall and Tank Viewing
FREE, included in the resort amenity fee
As you explore the tanks, drop by the educational wall at RumFish Grill, lined with plaques offering information about the marine life inside the tanks. All of the tanks, with an exception of the Predator Tank, feature fish that are indigenous to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. STEP INSIDE: Educational Wall and Tank Viewing
Browse the Shop at RumFish Grill, a 2,200-square-foot retail area, carrying a large selection of casual attire, marine art and home decor. Shop for signature shirts, beach gear and unique gifts. STEP INSIDE: The Shop at RumFish Grill
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