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This is a discussion on Kuroshio Sea within the Aqua Lounge forums, part of the Aqua Lounge category; Some of you might have seen this before, but for everyone else: Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium tank in ...

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    ya i've seen that before... such an amazing tank! looks kinda crowded though doesn't it? Gotta wonder what kind of filtration system there is on something that large.
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    pretty crazy! i would love to see that in person.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jay_leask View Post
    pretty crazy! i would love to see that in person.
    Yup. Me too. I could happily sit in front of this for hours...

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    The large acrylic window through which this impressive scene is displayed measures 8.2m in height, 22.5m in width, and is 60cm thick.
    Water System From a 20m deep location 300m offshore
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    Water Intake Rate 3,000 m³/hr
    Water Intake Method Intake pipe
    Diameter of Intake Pipe 1.8m
    Power Supply The Aquarium complex generates its own power (2000 kW) and also uses commercially available electricity (500 kW).
    Filtration System Closed high-pressure filtration system
    Intake Water filters Eight filter units of 3.2m diameter
    Filter Material Polyester fiber
    Circulating Water Filters Sixty-two filter units of 2.8m - 3m diameter
    Filter Material Silicate sand

    From what I can find on the net about the tank. Seen it many times, even watched and listen to it before I sleep too =D

 

 

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