|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Jul 30, 2011 17:39:12 GMT
The Aqua house is something I thought about for the marine reptiles such as Pliosaurs and Ichthyosaurs. Other additions could be small, such as Trilobites, Ammonites and Belemites. If you can think of anything else, please let me know.
It would be great if the pool could be viewed through a glass set of windows that make up the wall of the tank. This would allow the visitors to get a good look at the creatures as they swim by.
|
|
|
|
Post by jeffosaur on Aug 6, 2011 13:28:14 GMT
How about Mososaurs? Sharks were also around at the time of the dinosaurs so you could maybe just put in some live 'small' sharks that look like their older ancestors. The more live attractions you have (and I know you can't do this with dinosaurs), the less expensive animatronics you will need.  |
|
S. stenops
New Member
Time Tunnel Approaching!
Posts: 42
|
Post by S. stenops on Aug 18, 2011 14:15:48 GMT
What about a touch pool with horsehoe crabs in? They were around during the mesozoic.
|
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Aug 18, 2011 15:34:05 GMT
Nice idea!  I wonder if they're easy to acquire? Is there anything else that could be included along with the Horseshoe crabs?  |
|
|
|
Post by jpdude11 on Aug 18, 2011 16:51:22 GMT
Jelly fish, sting rays/manta rays, star fish.
|
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Aug 19, 2011 12:01:37 GMT
Are those Prehistoric? I'd imagine they were around back in those days as they are now. But I'm really trying to focus on stuff that was only around in the dinosaur era, so people won't get to see my type of attractions in any Marine centre or zoo. I'm making an exception for the crocs and Horseshoe crabs, but I need more 'dated' creatures, even if they have to be fake.
In the main aqua pool, I'm thinking about a few large animatronic reptiles and lots of small Trilobites, Ammonites and Belemites somehow swimming around. Maybe I could put the Horseshoe crabs in there with some dummy Trilobites?
|
|
S. stenops
New Member
Time Tunnel Approaching!
Posts: 42
|
Post by S. stenops on Aug 19, 2011 20:06:16 GMT
What about fossil displays just outside the tanks, along with an info sign. A helicoprion is also a really good idea!
Oh, if you want a trilobite, try Elrathia kingii. They're easy to come by on eBay.
|
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Aug 19, 2011 22:08:00 GMT
What a bizarre creature!  How big were these? I actually have a plaster copy of a fossil Trilobite, which is over 1ft long. I have no idea what species it is though? Helicoprion |
|
|
|
Post by jpdude11 on Aug 20, 2011 5:08:13 GMT
and just when i thought i had seen it all.... holy CRAP. Helicoprionmaybe you could have an animatronic mososaur head move in and out of an underwater cave or something that would be cool |
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Aug 20, 2011 10:19:01 GMT
That's a neat idea JPdude11! Even if I didn't use a Mososaur, I'm sure there's something else that would do well for that.
|
|
S. stenops
New Member
Time Tunnel Approaching!
Posts: 42
|
Post by S. stenops on Aug 20, 2011 19:21:47 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Aug 21, 2011 0:03:09 GMT
That's an ideal kinda size.
|
|
|
|
Post by jpdude11 on Aug 21, 2011 0:55:48 GMT
Lioploradon is another animal that you could have
|
|
|
|
Post by collisionkid on Feb 18, 2012 21:19:30 GMT
You could have a tank where you have a live nautilus? Perhaps with animatronic ammonites.
Also, you could have an 'upper level' where you can see the surface of the water and have something like a group of Nothosaurus or a Pistosaurus sunbathing?
|
|
|
|
Post by Adminopteryx on Mar 6, 2012 19:17:10 GMT
How's this for an aqua house! Cost a fair bit to set up I'd imagine, but it's similar to what I had in mind with the underground view screens. It would be very nice to have this. Attachments:
|
|
I wonder if they're easy to acquire? Is there anything else that could be included along with the Horseshoe crabs?
How big were these? I actually have a plaster copy of a fossil Trilobite, which is over 1ft long. I have no idea what species it is though?
