Braves star Ozzie Albies first became interested in fish and fish tanks growing up in Curaçao — a Dutch Caribbean, baseball-loving paradise with some of the clearest waters and busiest reefs on Earth.
As soon as he settled into his own place in Marietta, Ga., and had signed a long-term contract with the Braves, Albies got to work getting his own tanks built around the house. It was a reminder of home 1,178 miles away.
Along with the koi fish pond, Albies has three tanks inside — measuring 550, 300 and 450 gallons. All fresh water. The biggest is 12-feet long, while the other two are eight feet. Of course, he also has a favorite fish.
“When I call him, he always comes to me,” Albies said. “You splash the water to give him the sign like, ‘Hey, I’m here.'”
