Inflow: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats
Joe and Dr. Jeff discuss all things related to Zoo and Aquarium Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems. Everything from water treatment equipment and design to operations and construction. We talk to operators, engineers, architects, curators, and anyone and everyone who works on keeping our zoo and aquarium water clean, our animals healthy, our exhibits natural and our systems sustainable.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep 22 - Aquatic Equipment Design, Sustainability, and the Next Wave of LSS
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Amy Stone, an experienced aquatic systems designer whose career bri…
Ep 21 - Facility Spotlight: Philadelphia Zoo
In this INFLOW Facility Spotlight, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber talk with Keith Hacke, Director of Facilities at the Philadelphia Zoo. From building Long Beach and Georgia Aquarium to man…
Ep 20 - Facility Spotlight: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium with Austin Calpin
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Austin Calpin, Curator of Life Support and Water Quality at the Kan…
Ep 19 - From Diver to Designer: Chris Warner’s Journey in Aquarium Life Support Innovation
In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal and Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber welcome special guest Chris Warner of Aquatic Environmental Systems. Chris sh…
Ep 18 - Evolution of Aquarium LSS: Chemistry, Microbiology & Ozone Mastery with David LaBonne
Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber dive deep into the world of aquatic life support systems (LSS) with special guest David LaBonne, a pioneering microbiologist and former Director of Facilities at th…
Ep 17 - Facility Spotlight: The Maritime Aquarium
We're excited introduce our new Facility Spotlight series! Hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber go in-depth on the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, with a behind-the-scenes conversation…
Ep 16 - General Contractors: The Realities of Life Support System Construction
In this episode, hosts Joe and Dr. Jeff sit down with Holly and Beau Dempsey, the dynamic duo behind Longhorn Organics, a specialty LSS construction firm transforming how aquariums and aquatic exhibi…
Ep 15 - What Does the Future of LSS Design Look Like?
Ep 14 - Aquatic Animal Health
How can we maintain healthy habitats for our aquatic animals? Veteranarian Dr. Brian Joseph joins us for a in-depth discussion on animal health. Together we cover:
(3:42) - Dr. Joseph's Background (8…
Ep 13 - Sustainable LSS Solutions: Reducing Water, Energy, and Chemicals
Ep 12 - An International View of LSS
Ep 11 - Pumps: The Beating Heart of LSS
In this episode of INFLOW, we explore the importance of pumps in LSS as we welcome Ben Ashe of MDM Pumps. Together we discuss:
(3:00) - Ben's LSS Background (9:45) - Saltwater and Corrosive Chemicals…
Ep 10 - An In-Depth Look at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Ep 9 - Making Our Systems Smarter with Controls
Ep 8 - Evolution of LSS Operations
We continue our look at the history of LSS and in this episode, Joe and Dr. Jeff turn their focus to water quality. They welcome Michael Tucker to the show, who most recently served as Director of An…
Ep 7 - From Operator to Vendor
Ep 6 - Inside The Mind Of A Designer
How are life support systems brought to life? We go inside the design drawing process as we speak with Bob Richardson. Bob began his career as a designer at ENARTEC and together we cover:
(2:30) - Bo…
Ep 5 - A Deep Dive on AALSO
We welcome Dennis Either, Director of Plant Engineering at the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium and President of AALSO. In this episode, we discuss the differences between maintaining …
Ep 4 - From Hippos to Polar Bears: The Science Behind SeaWorld's Wild Arctic
Joe and Dr. Jeff continue their historical look at life support systems as they welcome Joel Johnson, Chief Engineer for TJP Engineering. Joel shares his LSS journey which includes working at ENARTEC…
Ep 3 - Bringing Living Seas to Life
Joe and Dr. Jeff welcome Paul Cooley, Aquatics Director at PC Aquatics/Ardurra. Together they cover:
(1:42) - Paul's backstory
(3:30) - Living Seas (18:27) Fractionators and Major LSS Changes …