Abstracts & PowerPoint Presentations

The 1st International Symposium on Water Quality & Treatment in Zoos & Aquaria was held in Lisbon, Portugal in April of 2004 at the Oceanario de Lisboa. PowerPoint presentations and abstracts from manuscripts given at Lisbon are available here for download. Click on the appropriate link to download a copy of the abstract or PowerPoint presentation desired.

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Water Chemistry, Sources & Management

Seawater and Its Constituents,
Dave Cohrs, National Aquarium In Baltimore
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Natural Seawater Sources & Pre-treatment,
Tony McEwan, Kuwait Science Centre
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Artificial Seawater Manufacturing & Trace Element Supplementation
Dave LaBonne, LaBonne Mer. Inc.
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Heavy Metals and Other Toxins,
Dan Conklin, Florida Aquarium
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Critical Water Parameters and Their Measurement
Dave Cohrs, National Aquarium In Baltimore
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ATP-metry: a Tool in Water Quality Management
Michel Hignette, La Porte Doree Aquarium, Paris
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Development and Application of a Method to Detect and Quantify Praziquantel in Seawater,
Thoram Charanda, Living Seas, Disney Corporation
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Water Quality Monitoring Protocol and Record Keeping Techniques
Mark Smith, cosestudi
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Effluent Treatment and Legislation
Piet Sondervan, Artis Zoo and Aquarium
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Water Quality Data and Trends Processing in a Manatee Facility
Mike Brittsan, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Logic Control for Life Support Systems
Michael Brigham, Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Design Considerations for Water Recovery Systems
Dave LaBonne, LaBonne Mer. Inc. / Syska Hennessy Group
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Physical and Physio-Chemical Processes

Protective Coatings & Linings for Zoos & Aquariums
James Scrivener, The Pascoe Group
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Basic Hydraulics
Joao Madiera, Oceanario de Lisboa
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Pumping Equipment
Tom Gramza, Syska Hennessy Group
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Water Movement Modes and Their Potential Effects on Biology, Exhibitry and Water Treatment
Yates, Ken, PhD, Watertown, New York
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Reverse Osmosis & Ion Exchange
Thoram Charanda, Living Seas, Disney Corporation
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Sand Filtration in Public Aquaria
John Christiansen, EHDD Architecture, Inc
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Use of Foam Fractionation for Improving Water Quality in Marine Aquarium Waters
Andy Aiken, National Aquarium In Baltimore / Aqua-Brio, Inc.
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Importance of and Design Considerations for Aeration and Gas Exchange
Dave LaBonne, LaBonne Mer. Inc. / Syska Hennessy Group
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Heat Exchangers and Temperature Control
Perti Keskitalo, Tritonet ltd
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Activated Carbon
Joe Choromanski, Ripley's Aquariums
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Acid Leaching & Concrete Pretreatment
Joe Choromanski, Ripley's Aquariums
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Chemical Processes

Ozone Generation, Transport and Destruct
John Overby, Ozone Water Systems
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Safe and Effective Application of Ozone Via Applied Dose, Redox Potential and Husbandry Techniques
Mark Smith, cosestudi
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Use of Ozone for Improvement of Water Quality in Aquaria
Beau Dempsey, Pro-Aquatics, Inc.
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Foam Fractionation Versus Ozone Contacting: Impacts on Water Quality
Roger Phillips, Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Use of Ultraviolet Light for Disinfection of Aquaria Waters
Ben Kalisvaart, Berson UV-techniek
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Photobiological Effects of Medium-Pressure Ultraviolet (UV) Lamps
Ben Kalisvaart, Berson UV-techniek
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Calcium Consumption and Supplementation in Seawater Exhibits
Max Janse, Berger's Ocean
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Algae Control
Dave Cover, PBS&J Inc.
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Use of Chlorine in Aquaria
Mónica Valls, L'Oceanogràfic. Parques Reunidos Valencia
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Biological Processes

Biological Cycles
Tim Hovanec, PhD; Marineland
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Nitrifying Bacteria
Tim Hovanec, PhD; Marineland
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Types of Biofilters: Advantages and Disadvantages
Tim Hovanec, PhD; Marineland
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Continuous Flow Heterotrophic Denitrification Systems in Closed Saltwater Aquaria
Rob Mort, Melbourne Aquarium
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Autotrophic De-nitrification: Theory and Application in Marine Aquaria
James Murphy, PhD, Paragon Aquatics
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Refugia and the Natural Approach to Water Quality Management: Part 1, System Review and Plant Filters
Joe Pecorelli, Zoological Society of London
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Refugia and the Natural Approach to Water Quality Management: Part 2, Sediments and Live Food Production
Ashley Sharp, PhD; Zoological Society of London
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Comparison of Bacterial Populations Associated With Water of Different Aquaria, Intestinal Flora of Fish and Feeding
Anicet Blanch, University of Barcelona
Barcelona
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Algae in an Outdoor Seawater Exhibit: Nuisance or Benefit?
John Koop, Dolfinarium Harderwijk
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History and Evolution of Biological Filtration in Aquaria in Europe
Ekkhart Wolfe, Zoo Vienna
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Life Support System Design Considerations

Life Support Design Considerations for Marine Fishes: Duplicating Natural Water Quality Parameters
Jeff Gibula, Newport Aquarium
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Life Support Design Considerations for Marine Mammals: Duplicating Natural Water Quality Parameters
Allen LaPointe, John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Life Support Design Considerations for Live Corals: Duplicating Natural Water Quality Parameters
Mike Brittsan, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Life Support Design Considerations for Amazon Species: Duplicating Natural Water Quality Parameters
Andy Aiken, National Aquarium In Baltimore / Aqua-Brio, Inc.
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