This custom aquarium project demonstrates how thoughtfully designed aquariums can enhance healthcare spaces, creating a calming atmosphere for patients and staff alike.
The Client's Vision
Our client, a medical practice at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, approached us with a specific goal - to create a centerpiece for their clinic waiting area that would help ease patient anxiety and provide a calming visual focus. The aquarium needed to be visually striking yet soothing, and importantly, require minimal maintenance from busy clinic staff.
Seamless Integration
Working closely with the clinic's interior designer and contractor during renovation, we:
1. Verified cabinet specifications to ensure proper weight support
2. Confirmed all measurements matched architectural drawings
3. Selected premium SUS306 stainless steel for durability and clinical aesthetics
Automated for Convenience
Understanding the demands on healthcare professionals, we designed a system that operates almost entirely hands-free:
1. Dual Ultramax 2000 filters provide comprehensive biological and mechanical filtration
2. CO2 system maintains optimal conditions for healthy plant growth
3. Chihiros Vivid 2 full-spectrum lights with programmable timers simulate natural day cycles
4. Automated feeding system dispenses precisely measured fish food on schedule
5. Automated Dosing system delivers APT fertilizer at optimal intervals for plant health
The Design Process
The aquarium was conceptualized as a lush garden, featuring
1. Diverse plant textures and heights creating visual depth
2. Carefully selected color palette promoting relaxation
3. Natural arrangement patterns that draw the eye gently through the scene
4. Strategic negative space allowing moments of visual rest
These elements work together to create a living artwork that captivates attention while reducing the anxiety often associated with medical visits.
Ongoing Care
To maintain this therapeutic environment at its best, the clinic engages our fortnightly maintenance service. Our specialists handle all aspects of care, ensuring the aquascape remains vibrant and healthy without requiring any staff involvement.
Enhance Your Space
Whether for a healthcare setting, corporate environment, or residential project, we specialize in creating custom aquatic installations that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes.