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Sharky Joins George

A metre-and-a-half-long nursehound called ‘Sharky’ is the newest arrival at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. After spending time in quarantine, the adult male nursehound was released in to a large open-top display alongside another male named George. Staff named the new arrival ‘Sharky’ after the other titular character in the 1980s cartoon show ‘Sharky & George’. … Continued

Royal Births Due Next Month

Staff at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium are preparing themselves for no fewer than three royal births next month. The royals in question are a trio of royal python snake eggs which are being looked after in an incubator and are due to hatch out at the end of July. The eggs are the first to … Continued

New Arrivals – ‘Smiling’ Tiger Salamanders

A pair of tiger salamanders has gone on display at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. Originally from America, the tiger salamander is the world’s largest species and can reach lengths of up to 30 centimetres. As well as being the biggest they also have the reputation for being the happiest as they appear to have a … Continued

RARE ALBINO SHARK’S ALL WHITE

An extremely rare albino shark has gone on display at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium. The native dogfish, which measures close to a metre in length, is bright white and has red eyes. Nicknamed ‘Casper’ by keepers, after the friendly ghost, the little white shark shares his spacious new home with a collection of triggerfish. “True … Continued

Lizard Naming Competition

Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium over the half term holidays (Feb 13th-21st) will have the chance to name their newest arrival – a giant South American lizard. The Argentine black and white tegu, which can grow up to a metre-and-a-half in length and weigh around seven kg, is the latest addition to the Rock-a-Nore … Continued

Spider named after Potter star

A spectacular Chilean rose tarantula is to be named Snape, in honour of the Harry Potter star, by staff at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. The six-month-old spider is the newest addition to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction’s Jungle Room display which features a variety of exotic reptiles, insects and spiders from around the world. As its … Continued

‘Queenie’ The Triggerfish Rules

A giant triggerfish which outgrew its tank at a local garden centre is enjoying a spacious new home at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. Nicknamed ‘Queenie’, the queen triggerfish became a star attraction at Tenterden Garden Centre with some people coming in specifically to see her. However within a year she had grown too large for … Continued

Poison Dart Frog Baby Boom

Dozens of tiny baby poison dart frogs are thriving after being born at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. The little froglets hatched out as tadpoles earlier in the year and have now metamorphosed in to miniature frogs, measuring just a few millimetres in length. Despite their minuscule size the rare phantasmal poison dart frogs are renowned … Continued

New Tree Python

The newest arrival at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has been named after Lord Voldermort’s favourite reptile companion. Staff have named the Biak green tree python Nagini in honour of the giant snake in Harry Potter. He is currently around 50cms in length and was bred in captivity.   When fully grown he could reach lengths … Continued

Octopus Play Time!

A giant octopus at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has formed an unlikely attachment with a child’s toy given to him as a present on World Octopus Day (October 8th). Much to the delight of aquarists Count Oswald the giant Pacific octopus, has fallen under the spell of Mr. Potato Head. Originally launched by Hasbro in … Continued

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