Reddit user Reddit posted a recent video that has caused a heated debate over the use of flash photography for aquariums. Visitors can be seen snapping flash photos of an aquarium exhibit in the video. The video shows a remarkable event: a tuna fish swims head-on into the aquarium glass. This causes the fish to sink to the bottom and guests to gasp at the spectacle.
Reddit user slammed flash photography in aquariums as a dangerous practice that can cause fish to become aggressive and agitated.
YouTuber Lew later created a segment about the shocking incident and commented on the strength of the acrylic display to withstand a tuna swimming head-on into it at high speed. The pair wondered if the glass could withstand a shark swimming in it. However, they quickly realized that an animal as large as the whale shark would not be able reach the same speeds. Just for the record, a tuna can swim around 43 mph and the
Flash photography can cause acrylic displays to reflect a lot of light, such as swimming pool or aquariums. Flash photography can cause reflections and disorientation for animals if it is used in these environments.
In an aquarium the flash of a camera might look like reflective light bouncing off water. Fish can become confused and disoriented as they might think that the water is continuing in the same direction. This could lead to aggression or distress in some animals.
Swimming pool flashes can also cause reflections that can disorient swimmers. This is especially dangerous when swimmers are swimming in the middle or at the edge of the pool.
These potential risks are why many acrylic displays such as swimming pools and aquariums discourage flash photography. This is to safeguard the swimmers and animals, as well as the safety of photographers.
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