Display Aquarium

General Characteristics

• Volume: transportable by truck.

• Materials: tank made of safety glass or acrylic, mounted on a metal stand.

• Interior layout: natural substrate (sand or gravel), rocks, roots, and live or artificial aquatic plants according to the needs of the species.

• Lighting: full-spectrum LED reproducing natural light, with day/night programming.

• Filtration: efficient biological and mechanical filtration system (external filter or sump), ensuring clear and healthy water.

• Temperature: controlled by a heater or chiller depending on the species (temperate freshwater, tropical, or cold water).

• Aeration: air diffusers ensuring a good level of dissolved oxygen.

Educational and Aesthetic Function

• Objective: to raise public awareness of the diversity of aquatic environments and the preservation of ecosystems.

• Information panels: each aquarium is accompanied by descriptive sheets specifying the scientific and common names of the species, their habitat, diet, and ecological role.

• Display: directed lighting, neat decor, and optimal visibility at visitor height (adults and children).

• Accessibility: possibility of integrating an inclined window or a step platform for younger visitors.

Maintenance and Management

• Water quality monitoring: regular control of pH, NH₄⁺, NO₂⁻, NO₃⁻, and temperature.

• Fish feeding: ration adapted to the specific needs of each species.

• Maintenance: regular cleaning of glass, substrate siphoning, and filter maintenance