Inflow: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats
Reviews:
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 the National Aquarium in Baltimore. David shares his remarkable journey from microbiology and immunodi...
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 featuring Erik Holmberg, Associate Director of Life Support. Erik shares his hands-on journey from ...
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 exhibits are built. 🎙️ We dive deep into what sets LSS construction apart from traditional mechanical con...
Ep 15 - What Does the Future of LSS Design Look Like?
In this episode we take a quick look back on the early days of LSS with Terri Johnson, President and CEO at TJP. Terri shares stories from her early days at ENARTEC and then we focus our discussion on how Terri meets the needs of her clients and the LSS innovations that pique her interests. We discu...
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 (8:45) - Collaborating with LSS Operators (10:40) - Salinity For Marine Mammal Health (17:28) - Nitrat...
Ep 13 - Sustainable LSS Solutions: Reducing Water, Energy, and Chemicals
Our focus this episode is all on sustainability and what that means in the LSS world. We are joined by Mark Fisher, Vice President of Facilities Planning and Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo, who shares how focusing on sustainability transformed American's second oldest zoo. Together we discuss:...
Ep 12 - An International View of LSS
In this episode of INFLOW, we look at LSS from an international perspective as we welcome special guest Mike De Maine. Mike shares stories from projects in South Africa, Darbin, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Together we discuss: (5:03) - Mike's LSS Story (10:14) - Finding International LSS Jobs (11:24) - Tra...
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 (12:50) - Pump Basics (16:30) - Choosing a Pump for an Application (18:45) - Variable Drive Componm...
Ep 10 - An In-Depth Look at Monterey Bay Aquarium
In our first episode since AALSO 2025, we welcome Roger Phillips as our guest for this episode. We discuss Roger's time as Director of Applied Research at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and go in-depth on their facility. We cover: (4:10) - Roger's Start in LSS (13:40) - Treating Water Coming In (21:46) -...
Ep 9 - Making Our Systems Smarter with Controls
As we continue our look at the history of LSS, we now turn to the importance of controls and automation. We are joined by Jim Ring, President of RCK Controls, and we discuss Jim’s start at Sea World, discovering standards that still apply today and how we've made our systems smarter over time. We co...