Exotic Incident #2383
Incident Date:
07/12/2000
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Marine
Animal:
Puffer fish, panther grouper
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A puffer fish and panther grouper died because of high levels of ozone in their tank. The fish died when the ozone machine, which disinfects and sterilizes tank water, was turned on for the first time. Jim Prappas, curator of aquatic life, claimed the fish were rushed into their habitats prematurely to meet the deadline for the June 10 opening of the zoo’s new aquarium.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2012/11/06/Other-Pittsburgh-Zoo-incidents/stories/201211060176