RTA Guide/The Secret Aquarium

The Secret Aquarium is located in the same room as Jolly Roger Bay, through a hole in the right-side wall. Three stars are required to access its room without a lobby BLJ.

The Secret Aquarium Red Coins
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Record Information
RTA World Record 39.93
Single Star World Record 39.98

Tips

  • Make sure to give full input with the analog stick during each turn so Mario takes tighter, faster curves.
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    For the first three reds on the floor, line up the top left corner of Mario's hat with the right edge of the pillar to get a good turn.
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    For the very last red coin, line up the top right corner of Mario's hat with the right edge of the pillar to get a good turn. This allows you to turn earlier, as shown in the video below.
  • Video

    Lag Reduction

    You can reduce lag at the beginning by buffering R, C-Up, and A, and you can reduce lag at the end by using a claw-grip to hold C-Left and C-Up until you grab the star.