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The Aquarium

Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Open Water suggestedModerate to strong current over the reef top9–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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The Aquarium at a glance

The Aquarium is a boat dive site in Lighthouse Reef, Belize with depths of 9–30 m (30–98 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Creole wrasse, Blue tang, and Queen angelfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Moderate to strong current over the reef top · Wall drop-off requires depth awareness

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:05 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 18:25

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Creole wrasse, Blue tang, Queen angelfish
Best time: Year-round; calmest April-June.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan59%27°C1.4 m
  2. Feb55%27°C1.4 m
  3. Mar53%28°C1.4 m
  4. Apr58%28°C1.4 m
  5. May53%29°C1.3 m
  6. Jun50%30°C1.3 m
  7. Jul60%29°C1.2 m
  8. Aug94%30°C0.8 m
  9. Sep93%30°C0.8 m
  10. Oct77%30°C1.0 m
  11. Nov72%29°C1.3 m
  12. Dec58%28°C1.4 m

August hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Creole wrasseCommonly seen
  • Blue tangCommonly seen
  • Queen angelfishCommonly seen
  • Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
  • Hawksbill turtleOccasionally seen
  • Nassau grouperOccasionally seen
  • Spotted eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Caribbean reef sharkOccasionally seen

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Site details

Named for its dense, colourful concentration of fish, The Aquarium on the western side of Lighthouse Reef Atoll has a shallow coral garden that rolls over a 15-18m wall draped in sponges and sea fans. Current is usually present over the reef top but eases along the wall, making it an easy, photogenic dive. It is a popular second or third dive on Blue Hole day trips.

boatreefwall

Moderate to strong current over the reef top

Wall drop-off requires depth awareness

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