Paris Aquarium Aquarists – Daily Husbandry & Care Protocols

Invisible, rhythmic tasks sustain visible beauty.

1. Morning Checks (Before Doors Open)

• Visual health scan: look for abnormal swimming, fin damage, labored breathing.
• Parameter logging: temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, ORP.
• Equipment verification: pumps, skimmers, UV sterilizers.

2. Feeding Regimes

3. Quarantine Protocol

• New arrivals isolated 2–6 weeks.
• Observation for parasites (cryptocaryon, flukes) → treatment baths as needed.
• Gradual salinity match to exhibit system.

4. Water Testing & Adjustments

Automated sensors + manual test kits cross-validate. Deviations trigger: partial water change, skimmer foam adjustment, refugium light cycle tweak.

5. Enrichment Tactics

• Variable feeding positions to stimulate hunting patterns.
• Rotating decor (within welfare limits) to reduce habituation boredom.

6. Record Keeping

Digital logs track health metrics; trend analysis catches slow-onset issues (e.g. subtle pH drift from aging substrate).

7. Emergency Response Readiness

• Backup generators for power failure.
• Spill containment kits; chemical dosing protocols with double sign-off.

Bottom Line

Aquarists choreograph stability—data, observation, and adaptive feeding form the backstage engine of visitor wonder.