Institution: Université du Québec à Rimouski Location: Rimouski, Québec, CANADA Contact: M. Simon Lamarre Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: EIGHT FLUMES OPERATING IN CLOSED CIRCUIT WITH INDEPENDENT TEMPERATURE AND WATER VELOCITY CONTROL           Unit description: Cast ½" acrylic channel of 7.2 litres (60 cm L x 15 cm l x 12 cm h) with polystyrene isolation ; Biofiltration media positively charged with high affinity for attracting gram-ve bacteria such as nitrifyers. Biofilter self-cleaning and pre-activated with freshwater nitrifying bacteria; Water current within flume is driven by one variable speed electric drive motor with speed controller; Water speed: 0.5 to 2 cm/s; Thermoelectric modules control the temperature from 25°C to 1°C (+0.3°C); Mandate: Conception Fabrication   Back to projects home page