The use of composite materials in the construction of an aquarium.

Aquariums in large centers are usually very bulky in construction, despite the fact that the premises allocated for them do not always have a sufficient area size, which forces owners to save a lot on the thickness of the structure, and as a rule aquariums are filled with seawater with a volume of 1,500 to 150,000 gallons, which is a big test for metal structures. It was decided to develop products made of glass fiber reinforced polymer. Aquarium owners have chosen this profile in the construction of safety systems and glass reinforcement due to the high corrosion resistance and low performance characteristics offered by composite materials. Stainless and galvanized steel were not viable options because these metals would eventually corrode from constant exposure to salt water.

Corrosion has become a major factor in the construction of safety fences due to their attachment to various aquariums. Access to the tanks was necessary for feeding marine life, as well as for maintaining aquariums. “the owners liked how durable the materials were and how well they worked in an aggressive environment.” The owners were so pleased with the results that composite structures will again play an important role in the construction of the second aquarium.