Ensuring the Sustainability of Marine Life at the San Antonio Zoo Aquarium
The Challenge
The San Antonio Zoo Aquarium circulates salt water constantly to mimic natural marine environments, and that same salt water was destroying its pumping equipment. Accelerated wear on the existing pumps degraded the reliability and efficiency of the water filtration and circulation systems, drove frequent replacements and high maintenance costs, and put the health and safety of the marine life at risk.
The Solution
The aquarium collaborated with RE Merrill to identify a more resilient pumping solution: the Vanton CG-PY2400, engineered from high-quality thermoplastics with exceptional resistance to salt water corrosion. Installation was planned strategically to minimize disruption to the aquarium's daily operations.
The Results
- Enhanced durability: the Vanton pumps withstand the corrosive salt water environment without significant wear.
- Reduced maintenance costs: longevity and reliability cut the frequency of maintenance and replacement, with considerable savings.
- Improved water quality: efficient, consistent circulation and filtration maintain the conditions the aquarium's marine life depends on.
The CG-PY2400 installation set a new standard for operational efficiency in the aquarium's life support systems.
Why is salt water so hard on aquarium pumps?
Salt water's corrosive properties accelerate wear on pumping equipment, which degrades the reliability of water filtration and circulation and puts the health of the marine life at risk.
What pump solved it?
The Vanton CG-PY2400, engineered from high-quality thermoplastics that resist salt water's corrosive effects.
What did the aquarium gain?
Durability without significant wear, fewer maintenance and replacement cycles with the cost savings that follow, and the consistent circulation and filtration that water quality depends on.