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 general maintenance to LSS leadership, detailing his role in system upgrades, daily operations, emergency responses, and long-term infrastructure improvements. From retrofitting 30-year-old systems to pioneering backwash recovery and ozone contact upgrades, Erik walks us through what it really takes to keep complex aquatic habitats running smoothly with a small but mighty team. We've got helpful insights for operators, facility managers, and designers—from choosing media and managing turnover rates to advocating for capital projects. If you're passionate about aquatic animal health, system reliability, or making the most of limited resources, this is a must-listen. (2:13) - Erik's LSS Background (7:39) - Maritime Aquarium Background (9:57) - Backwash Recovery and Water Reprocessing (14:10) - Staff and Problem Solving (22:33) - Making the Case for Upgrades (29:00) - Filters (39:57) - AALSO 🔧 Sponsored by Aquatic Equipment and Design, and Ardurra. 🌐 Stay connected at inflowlsspodcast.com.