OTHER ASPECTS
Water Treatment:
For this fundamental requirement experience of running the old aquarium has been invaluable. Water is taken directly from the sea and, after treatment, is pumped to the aquaria; the "used" water which overflows from the upper part is filtered through filter trays situated at the rear of the tanks, returning by gravity to the purification tanks where the cycle re-starts.
Quarantine Room and Laboratory:
The Municipal Aquarium has as its objective the study of and education about indigenous species. It is equpped with several tanks with an independent water treatment circuit, to facilitate the observation and acclimatization of new species and the treatment and rotation of the exhibits. On notable feature is that all the tanks aquaria have been treated with a special resin to avoid contact between the water and the cement. The wole of the technical zone is finished in vitreous tiles which facilitates its cleaning and maintenance.
Environment:

The decoration and environment of the aquaria has been furnished by a company specializing in this type of work. The glass for the aquaria, made to order in Germany, consists of four sheets of white glass especially made for aquaria
with a thickness of 40mm and dimensions of 130 x 450 cm.
The public area is equipped with projectors and loudspeakers for the production of special effects. The illumination of the aquaria is by means of fluorescent tubes and halogen lights, which are compatible with the environment and which allow for changes in intensity to accomodate it to the biological cycle..
Dimensions:

Total constructed area: 706.85 sq.m.

Usable area: 631.65 sq.m.

Projection Room: 36.96 sq.m.

Public Area: 181,76 m2

Technical Room and Laboratory: 134 m2

Water Purifiaction Room: 35,83 m2

Machine Room: 32,37 m2

Aquaria Volume: 180m3

Purificationm Zone Volume: 50 m3

Frontage of Aquaria: 49 m. with a glassed area of 64 m2.

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