This school of fish were swimming in a mesmerizing, circular formation in a large, cylindrical tank at the Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri.

The “Fishnado” title is playing off the fish cluster’s shape and circular movement similar to a tornado. This tank was probably 20 feet tall; spanning two floors  of the aquarium.  There was no noticeable pause in their motion which made it a dramatic and mesmerizing sight.

The light through much of the exhibits was kept pretty low; I assume to simulate the conditions of being deep under water.  It was difficult for my aging eyes and presented all kinds of challenges for the camera. If you look closely, you will notice the fish are not very sharp or detailed even though I did my best to digitally enhance this image.

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