Construction of a biological filtration system for the Marine Science Building aquarium display

Project PI: Ashley Pugh

Project Advisor: Lisa Parr

My project goal being to create a more self-sustaining aquarium system in the Marine Science Building lead to the implementation of a biological filtration component and composition of a manual specific to the requirements of the 300-gallon system. The recently completed construction entailed the addition of a 55-gallon Jaubert Plenum modeled biological filtration refugium, a second stand and sump, and the necessary plumbing to incorporate these additions to the system. Several motivated MOP students continue to maintain the system on a weekly basis to keep its inhabitants happy. This project provided me with planning and leadership experience as well as skills for aquarium system construction and maintenance.

Completed project