SEALIFE Istanbul

Enhancing the Life Support System (LSS) to save millions of kWh.

About SEALIFE Istanbul

SEALIFE Istanbul was integrated into a modern shopping mall, offering a spectacular view into the ocean world. The massive ocean tank, holding 5 million litres, has been a constant challenge for the curatorial team to maintain high water quality standards.

Part of the issue stemmed from the tank’s design with just skimming, combined with a big surface area. It  causes a lack of water movement, making it possible debris could leave the tank. 

In our plan, to direct debris towards the Life Support System (LSS), we made a design with 17 streaming pumps. And, improved water circulation, did ensure a more balanced water quality throughout the tank.

This solution also resulted in saving 700,000 kWh per year.

To summarise, through these efforts, we achieved both energy savings and a more efficient use of the LSS.

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Saving 700.000 kWh per year

For Merlin Entertainment sustainability is a big thing and so energy use was also a point of interest at the time ATO Energysaving came for an audit of the LSS. 

After having completed a thoroughly audit, ATO Energysaving advised on a new LSS set-up with Abyzz axial flow pumps and AFM glass filter media. 

As a result, SEALIFE Istanbul did save over 3.000.000 kWh and we had a Return-On-Investment time less than 2 years.

Due to circumstances unfortunately the site has been closed since 1st January of 2025.

This is what we’ve achieved

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Let’s work together!

We understand that the habitat in your aquarium requires a precious balance!

We know what it takes to protect your rare sea life While optimizing your aquarium. We speak the language of your biologists, technicians and management, making sure everyone is involved in optimizing your aquarium.