The bullet proof polycarbonate to safeguard the animals and aquariums from unexpected impacts has been installed and tested. Balls have been hurdled at the aquarium at close range by Marlin’s team members and pitching machine without leaving a mark! The  museum-quality artificial corals and reefs are in place and closely match the Marlins new colours. Both aquariums have been filled with water and the advanced Life Support System located under the bleachers over 100 feet away have been thoroughly tested.

The breathtaking Miami Marlins Aquariums will surely become a crowd favorite and be a Major League Baseball first. As a local Florida company and supporter of the Marlins, Living Color Enterprises is truly honored to have the opportunity to work on such an important project.

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Using the original 15 year old inserts as a base structure, our team of artists completely renovated  the old reef inserts. The large aquariums and inserts could not be moved and the restaurant had to remain open for business.  To address this challenge, our team worked all night long for several weeks to complete the project.

We encapsulated the old fiberglass inserts with Living Color’s proprietary epoxy blend to create the amazing new custom coral reefs. We then attached hundreds of our revolutionary new 2-tone corals to complete this brightly colored whimsical project.

Three  aquariums holds 4,000 gallons of water each and two smaller tanks total 1000 gallons.  An acrylic bridge connects two large cylinder aquariums and thrills visitors as they walk below.

Theme parks have relied on us to produce award winning immersive environments for over 20 years. Please visit the Themed Environment section of our website for more information.

 Living Color is  recognized worldwide for creating custom aquariums to satisfy the most discerning clients.

The aquarium is professionally maintained by Ocean Experience in Oakland Califo

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)For a clean look there are no cords, pipes or powerheads visible in the tank. The stand pipes, overflow and return lines are camouflaged within the central structure. For additional flow, artificial islands  are  placed throughout the tank and themed to look like live rock.  

The advanced self contained filtration system utilizes a calcium reactor, protein skimmer, 100 gallon refugium, dosing system, auto RO top-up, LED lights plus many more features.  

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The aquariums have been designed utilizing the latest, cutting-edge technology and incorporate unique features to ensure the safety and health of the many species of aquatic life that will inhabit them. The aquariums will be built to follow the low wall behind home plate and has been positioned to prevent any disruption to players on the field.  To safeguard the animals and exhibits from unexpected impacts;  Lexan- the material used in bullet proof windows, will be installed in front of the acrylic panels to protect the aquarium from foul balls, errant pitches or any other unexpected contact. 

 To preserve the fragile coral reef ecosystem and prevent the unnecessary harvesting of endangered corals, the Miami Marlins Aquariums will be decorated using Living Color’s museum-quality artificial corals and reefs. In a further measure to ensure that the aquariums are as environmentally friendly as possible, the Miami Marlins Aquariums will primarily display fishes that are raised in captivity from Florida’s many fish farms.

The advanced aquarium filtration systems that will keep the fish thriving in their new home will be a technological marvel.  Living Color is renowned for designing and building aquariums in challenging locations, and the Miami Marlins Aquariums are no exception.  The water from both aquariums will be pumped to a Life Support System Filtration room located under the bleachers over 100 feet away from one tank and more than 50 feet away from the other.  Among the equipment required to keep the fishes happy and the aquariums crystal clear are: Foam Fractionators to remove dissolved organic compounds and fish waste, Ultra-Violet Sterilizers to kill any water-borne pathogens and parasites, Micron Filters to keep the water clear and Titanium Heat Exchangers to maintain a constant temperature within the aquariums.   All told, more than 30 separate types of aquarium filtration equipment plus hundreds of feet of piping will be required to support the marine life in these extraordinary aquarium exhibits.    Additional fish-friendly features include: lines that pump food directly into to each aquarium from the filtration room,  air tight covers over the top of each aquarium to prevent any fertilizers or chemicals from entering the water, while LED lights will provide the fish with a diurnal photoperiod that replicates nature and protective covers will placed on the aquariums during non-game times.

The breathtaking Miami Marlins Aquariums will surely become a crowd favorite and be a Major League Baseball first once the new stadium is complete. As a local Florida company and supporter of the Marlins, Living Color Enterprises is truly honored to have the opportunity to work on such an important project.

Join us for a day of live presentations by some of today’s widely known, well-respected reef aquarium experts in the South-East. Our panel of speakers will be discussing the latest information and research on marine aquarium fish, corals and invertebrates – practical reefkeeping information you can take home and use in your own home aquarium.

Please stop by the Living Color-New Era booth and say hello.

The AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo™ is where museum professionals go to learn, share, connect with colleagues and have fun!  AAM will convene museum professionals from around the world May 22 – 25, 2011.  Join Living Color and museum professionals from across the United States and 50 countries for 3 and a half days in Houston—over 150 thought-provoking sessions, great networking opportunities and special events.

Living Color Aquariums and Themed Environments has been selected by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and  Maltbie to build  all the Aquariums, Aquatic Exhibits and Animal Habitats at the new Dalton Discovery Center at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is headquartered on a 21-acre nature preserve in the heart of Naples. The campus is a central location for environmental  research, advocacy, wildlife rehabilitation and education programs, as well as an interactive nature destination. The new Dalton Discovery Center has been designed by  the famed architectural firm Cambridge 7 Associates and will showcase Southwest Florida’s unique natural  ecosystems.

The state of the art facility will incorporate a world class public aquarium, aquatic exhibits and reptile habitats where visitors will meet fascinating creatures such as the American Alligator, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Pine Snakes, Gopher Tortoises and more.  In addition to the public aquarium exhibits, exciting interactive and multimedia displays will engage and entertain visitors at the multi-million dollar facility.  The “green” campus renovations also include the new Eaton Conservation Hall, Ferguson Learning Lab, von Arx Wildlife Clinic and Sugden Gomez Environmental Planning Center.  www.conservancy.org/campaign

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has sought Living Color for their industry wide expertise in  creating completely turn-key public aquariums and realistic aquatic habitats.  All of the exhibit components for the new Dalton Discovery Center at  the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center landmark project will be built at Living Color’s 43,000 square foot manufacturing plant which is renowned  for building award-winning, turnkey aquariums and themed environments for discerning clients world wide.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will be closed to the public June 1 – October 31, 2011.  Initial “sneak previews will begin November 1, 2011 with an anticipated grand re-opening date in November 2012.

The new Dalton Discovery Center at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is scheduled to open in early 2012.

Read more at http://www.prlog.org/11500576-aquariums-and-animal-habitats-at-the-conservancy-of-southwest-florida-new-dalton-discovery-center.html

Green Cay Nature Center Exhibit