NYT article on SI ferry tanks

[jhale]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/nyregion/21aquarium.html

sad how many fish seemed to have died for nothing. I wonder what happened.

 

[aznt1217]

I think the problem can be easily solved... find out their maintenance procedures...

 

[Bob 1000]

Don't worry about these tanks I'll fix it, if my bid works I know I put in the lowest bid just to keep Staten Island reputable and the people doing it now are all about the money(short term),,,lol.. They really don't even have a clue how business works... Yes, I said it..

 

[jhale]

sweet I hope you get it T. would it help if you had some letters of recommendation?

 

[Tangs Rule]

I actually saw the tanks with dead fish on more than one occassion.

I hope you get the bid, you can do wonders for those tanks. The people who take care of them now don't even do a half assed job.

 

[finksmart]

I take the ferry everyday to work and see the tank deteriorate over time. Main issues I see?

1. not enough flow

2. no food - all the tangs are emaciated.

3. What's up with the design of the tank - caved in on one side leaving less space for fish to swim. It's the opposite of a bow front. I don't get it.

4. dirty glass leaves me believe they don't keep up with maintenance of the tank.

 

[House of Laughter]

I met the SI Zoo Aquarist at last year's NERAC - I introduced myself in the hallway of some of the smaller exhibits and they didn't know what was in the exhibits - not a good sign.

As a native SI'er, I'd be willing to do an assessment of the tanks, their health and write it up to send to Bloomburg (since he's an enthusiast)

Any takers/assistants interested in taking the ferry ride?

House

 

[Tangs Rule]

I have not been in the terminal in a few months, but the tanks were once very overcrowded as well. Too little food, too little maintenance and too many fish is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Tangs Rule]

Any takers/assistants interested in taking the ferry ride?

House

Definitely interested.

 

[jejton]

In the best of times, this tank would have problems. With the current budget problems the city is having, I highly doubt this will be a priority for Bloomberg or anyone else ( except Bob, so hopefully he gets it ).

 

[Tim]

Bloomburg will probably hire an out of state company to come and service the tank.(like the company that does his office tanks in the city)

 

[BZOFIQ]

Whoever setup these tanks had no idea as to what they were doing. the setup being entirely artifical is completey 20 times over populated. They are in direct sunlight too which is unforgiving to slightest water quality issues. To think that they spend 3 quarters of a million on this setup is sickening.