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The Aquarium

The Aquarium

Southern Malawi, Malawi

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About The Aquarium

The Aquarium is a freshwater dive site situated in the south central region of Lake Malawi. As its name points out this is the place to see the many species. Scientists researching the Cichlids of Lake Malawi have often used the Aquarium as a breeding site for live fish captured for research from this and other parts of Lake Malawi. This has seen an amazing density and variety of fish at this dive site. It is a shallow, safe dive suitable for even the most inexperienced divers.

The Aquarium Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Catfish
  • Chambo
  • Tilapias
  • Lungfishes
  • Mormyrids
  • Barbels
  • Aulonocara Steveni
  • Various
  • Mbuna
  • Topminnows
  • None
  • Astatotilapia
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