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aquarium explanation rough

aquarium spaces be broken into zones because of the shear volume of the facility. The zones
would be conditioned by roof-top units rather than boilers and chillers in the basement. Using this
method would allow for easier temperature control of the spaces. Furthermore , if o e zone was to
go out , the others would compensate for it and the entire complex would not lose heating or air.
Rainforest aquarium explaination

totally enclosed spaces with controlled environments open the doors of an extraordinary
experience for their visitors.  These attractions allow visitors into the animals environment
and multi species exhibits with animals living together. Maintaining many species together
creates an attraction where visitors can seek out the species on display and witness them
interacting with each other as they would in nature. These are small scale reproductions of
specific biotopes and can be geographically distinct.  African, South American or Asian
rainforests with the same types of vegetation, animals, fish in the ponds and birds floating in
the air, the visitors feel like they are in a real rainforest with its temperate and humid climate,
admirable vegetation and living creatures and experience a unique natural adventure.

QUARANTINE
Why don't all aquarists have quarantine tanks?
Many aquarists don't have a quarantine tank because of the perceived burden of maintenance and expense of
the quarantine tank. However, a quarantine tank doesn't need to be large or expensive, and in the end it will pay
for itself many times over. In fact, once aquarists get into the habit of using a quarantine tank, they are so
impressed with the benefits and uses that they would never be without one.

What are the benefits of quarantine tanks?

In addition to minimizing the potential spread of infectious disease, quarantine tanks boast many other practical
uses. After all, they are basically an "extra" aquarium that's ready for use. As part of the quarantine process, they
can be used to condition new fish to new water parameters as well as diet in a safe, stress free environment.

When not in use for quarantine, these tanks can also double as treatment tanks. Medicating or treating the entire
aquarium display for a problem that affects only a few fish is not good practice. Quarantine tanks allow only the
infected fish to be treated, leaving sensitive species or water quality in the main display aquarium unaffected by
medications. Other uses for quarantine tanks include a breeding tank for fish, a recovery tank for harassed fish,
or a "grow out" tank that allow newly hatched fry to mature in safety.

What size quarantine tank should I use?

A 29-gallon tank makes an excellent quarantine tank and is perfect for most freshwater and saltwater
applications. However, a slightly larger or smaller tank can work as well.
AQUARIUM TANK SIZES
CHAMBER 1 –

Cylindrical tanks

24" Dia x 48 tall x 1/4 acrylic thick acrylic - 0.6m Dia x 1.2m tall x 0.006 acrylic thick acrylic

Display board – 0.55m

AQUARIUM EXPLANATION ROUGH
Display tanks 200 gallons or more need ample bottom drains. Tanks to 175 gallons can be
commercial glass units. Medium tanks up to 1 000 gallons could be fiberglass. These are
commercially available. Large tanks over 1 000 gallons will likely require re-enforced
concrete. Glass bearing surface should be true in all cases. A table of dimension is included
on Table 11 and in the Aquarium Manual on pages 40–49.

Choice of tank arrangement or placement should be such that aquarists can work
comfortably behind the scenes. They must be able to clean the glass, remove uneaten food,
dead or sick specimens and be able to adjust or change decorative materials.

Water and air supply lines should be suspended from the ceiling above the tanks. Valves arc
needed at least above tanks over 300 gallons.

Direct sunlight should be excluded from the operations and viewing areas, sunlight
accelerates algae growth increasing maintenance. Lighting for tanks over 500 gallons should
be mounted in a way the fixtures can be moved from the way while working on a tank.

Display tanks - An attempt should be made to arrange exhibits in an interesting manner,

avoiding the monotony of straight lines of square panes of glass. The sizes of the tanks shown
are really not pertinent but it is desirable to have at least one large tank such as No. 3 in
which a large community of local fishes or reef fishes, or a few porpoises can be displayed.
Tanks should be arranged to avoid reflections in tank fronts.

Work area - The entire work area should be elevated 3 feet higher than the public area. Thus
the display tanks are more readily placed at eye level for the visitor and the tanks can be
easily serviced from the rear.

Service area - At the rear of the display tanks there must be adequate space for servicing
these tanks. Thus it will be noted that the passageway around the rear of the tan" is a
minimum of 6 feet in width. Also, some desirable extra open space is available for various
activities.

Loading dock - After an aquarium is in operation, the principal items being received are fish
foods and specimens, with occasional materials for the shop, and sand, gravel, shells, etc. for
filters and exhibits. Thus, the facilities to which these will be delivered are located centrally
for best access to all displays.
Specimen shipping and receiving - Usually specimens of living fish received should be held
for a time in quarantine. This room should be equipped with a number of moderate-size tanks
and water supply(s) in common with, but separate from, the supply to the display tanks.
Large incoming specimens may be held in the adjoining holding tanks.

Pump room - This space is devoted to all of the water-handling equipment, such as heat
exchangers, sterilization and pumps. It is assumed, in this plan, that the storage reservoirs are
located below and that filtration of the incoming water would be accomplished in facilities
below the work area.

Storage - Space for the storage of exhibit material, spare Pumps, glass, small display tanks,
etc. must be provided. Too often such space is limited.

Utilities - I; this area are located the building heating and cooling equipment, electrical
panels, and water softeners for the domestic supply, etc.

Crew room - This is a desirable facility for an aquarium of almost any size, where the crew
may have a coffee maker and hot plate, plus lockers. It adjoins a shower and toilet.

Office - The office is planned to serve also as a small laboratory. It is desirable to have a
buzzer in the public area at the stairs near the office so that persons who desire to talk with
the Director may press this buzzer for attention. The buzzer should be located about 7 feet
above the floor to discourage indiscriminate use.

When display tanks are arranged irregularly, rather than straight-line, space will be available
for holding tanks. This schematic plan provides the central service area, but places many
display tanks at some distance. Public entrance and exit, in either case, is satisfactory.

PARKING AND ACCESS - all weather vehicular access to the buildings and growing areas
should be provided.  Parking for employees and customers, convenient to the core area is
desirable.  An adequate number of parking spaces for retail sales may be needed to meet
the zoning code.  A paved surface is usually required.  Other areas and driveways can be
unpaved.  Surface can be bank-run gravel, pea stone, crushed stone or trap rock.  Driveways
and parking areas should slope to provide drainage.  Swales or underground piping is
necessary to carry the water away from the area.  Swales should be grassed and slope at
least ¼"/ft.

Chamber 3 Storage - An area for storage of materials including soil mix,

containers, chemicals and equipment is needed.  Indoor storage for some
items is desirable for easy access and protection from weather.  This can be
in a headhouse or separate building.  An outdoor area is usually provided for
growing mix.  Space for an equipment storage shed with a shop for
maintenance should be planned.  A clear span pole building is a low-cost
alternative.

How to Calculate the Weight of Your Full

Aquarium
If you already have your set up and you have no idea how much it is going to weigh
after you fill it with water, there are ways to calculate that. If the tank you already
have is filled and you are curious, this method works too.

The best way to get an accurate weight is to know the size of the tank. Is it 5-gallon
or 50? If possible, try to weigh or acquire the weight of the tank alone, assembled.
Some tanks only weigh 12 lbs by itself while others weigh more.

If you can’t get the exact information, just give your best estimate.

Next, multiply the gallon capacity by 8.34. This is how much water weighs per gallon.

After you arrive at this number, add the tanks beginning weight. Basically the
equation is: (lbs x tank capacity) + beginning weight = total weight.

Now, you have a pretty decent estimate of how much the aquarium weighs.
Hopefully, this helps those who are struggling a bit with calculation.