This standard fish holding system keeps fish in a safe, high-quality environment
Through our innovative approach, you benefit from key features unique to aquabioLab.
CCAC GuidelineGuideline 48 After transport and before use in experiments, fishes should be acclimated to laboratory conditions during a period of quarantine and acclimation. p. 40 Guideline 52 Quarantine areas should be managed according to rigorous infectious agent control practices. Section 6.1 Quarantine, p. 41 |
Flexible! High performance! High quality!
- Very quiet!
- Each system contains a 425 L holding fibreglass tank, insulated;
- Water chilled down to 4°C (room temperature 20°C);
- The holding tank is self-cleaning;
- Tank divided into two sections with removable screen insert;
- Easy-to-handle 2 part clear cover;
- Very flexible the system is designed to operate in both fresh and saltwater;
- 5-stage filtration system with a screen filter, activated carbon, crushed coral, nitrification and dénitrification;
- With a CSA-approved control pannel;
Low maintenance system!
- Components are made of fibreglass, thermoplastic, PVC; heat exchanger is high quality seawater-resistant titanium;
- System is mounted on a high-strength fiberglass and plastic stand with built-in Microban® antimicrobial protection. Seawater and mold resistant it is CDN NSA-approved for direct contact with food;
- A submerged biofilter is installed after the residue filtering system;
- A cartridge of special crushed coral provides buffer of bicarbonates for maintaining hardness and pH control;
- The pipes and the tank are insulated in order to reduce condensation and save energy;
- System can be dismantled for cleaning of all waterways;
No surprises!
- This system is mounted and fully tested for required performance at our plant before shipment. It will only need to be connected to a water and electrical source after being leveled;
Unique features
Pre-activated biofilters and our support will save you time and money!
- All biofilters are coated with an abundant freshwater or saltwater nitrifying bacterial population before delivery;
- This process saves months of biofilter maturation in coldwater systems;
- It also increases biofilter’s reliability and stability;
- Further, guidance on our exclusive method for re-activating nitrifying bacteria in your biofilters upon reception will be provided;
- You will also receive various tips on how to manage a closed system, based upon the experience gained over the years with intensive aquaculture in highly recycled water, such as how to store an active biofilter for several months and re-start it in a few weeks; how to apply preventive prophylactic treatments in a closed system to keep your fish healthy.
Nice time saver! Ammonia (NH3) and pH alerts included for instant appreasal of water quality. Last about one year.
Every equipment comes with an equivalent highly professional service. Customer oriented, our sales team is dedicated to walk you through each step in operating and enjoying your aquabioLab system.
Outstanding benefit-cost ratio!