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Mount Allison University – Tide Simulator

tony2018-11-21T14:50:53-05:00

Mount Allison University - Tide Simulator Institution: Location: Sackville, N.B. , Canada Contact: Dr. Suzie Currie Equipment: Two units of 2 two tanks (30 L) with sinusoidal variation of water level. Habitats: Fresh water, Seawater ; Temperature: 5° to 30° C; Description: Two aquariums filtered, cooled and heated independently. Each aquarium have a tide simulation system; The filtration system consists: 1 canister (recirculation pump, physical filtration and biofilter); 1 flow control valve. The temperature control system consist: 1 temperature probe; 1 inline heater; 1 inline glycol heat exchanger with a solenoid valve. The Tide simulation system consist: 2 water level sensor; 1 peristaltic...

Dalhousie University – Zebrafish System

tony2018-11-21T14:16:00-05:00

Dalhousie University - Zebrafish System Institution: Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA Contact: Dr. Allen Fine Habitat: Freshwater Type of unit: Dalhousie University - Zebrafish system with central filtration module. Unit description: Dalhousie University - Zebrafish System A central filtration system that can accommodate at least 8 independent zebrafish 2-sidedracks.  This system can accommodate a biomass of 15 kg of fish (feeding rate of 2% body weight / day). Can operate in both Fresh and Saltwater. All components are made of Fiberglass, titanium and PVC. 3. Tanks are located on a seven-decked stand (2.20 m H...

UNB Fredericton – Bailey Hall Fish Lab

tony2018-11-20T17:02:10-05:00

UNB Fredericton - Bailey Hall Fish Lab Institution: University of New-Brunswick in Fredericton Location: Fredericton, New-Brunswick, CANADA Contact: Mr. Clinton Guthrie Habitat: Freshwater Brook trout, Arctic charr & Zebrafish Type of rearing unit: The main function of Baily Hall Aquatic facility is to raise specific strains of salmonids and to produce Zebrafish embryos from many strains. Unit description: Reuse in the order of 97-99% of the flow circulating through the rearing tanks. Water quality in the fish tanks should be kept optimal regardless of the high level of water recycling. Very low maintenance: ¨Additional maintenance...

Mount Allison University

tony2021-09-21T10:18:58-04:00

Mount Allison University Institution: Location: Sackville, N.B. , Canada Contact: Mr. Creelman, C.P.P. Purchasing Manager Laboratory: Assessment and Recommendations on the modernization of Mount Allison Universit’s wet-lab fish facilities. Species: Small-bodied fish (Killifish, Sticklebacks) and large-bodied fish (mostly Trout and Salmon). Habitats: Fresh water, Seawater ; Temperature: 5° to 35° C; Description: A few racks of aquaria are needed for experiments with small fish-bodied fish (killifish, sticklebacks). One of the 3 units will be capable of creating hypoxic conditions and inducing thermal shock. One specialized unit for small fish will provide tide simulation. Three units will...

Concordia University

tony2021-09-21T10:22:04-04:00

Concordia University Institution: Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Contact: Ailenn Murray Animal care, director Laboratory: Technical Planning of Concordia University’s New Aquatic Facilities Species: Trout, Brook trout, Salmon,tropical fish, Guppy, Cichlids; Habitats: Fresh water ; Temperature: 3° to 15° C; Description: The aquatic facilities comprise four fish labs and a central water treatment facility.  Only these spaces fall within Aquabiotech’s mandate: A cold water area for breeding and rearing salmonids; A stream channel and static cold water experimental space; A warm water space for breeding colonies of tropical fishes; Six experimental warm water rooms with large racks to accommodate aquariums, with...

Acadia University’s Aquatic Facility

tony2018-11-20T16:08:18-05:00

Acadia University’s Aquatic Facility Institution: Location: Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CANADA Contact:  Mr. Drew Peck Facilities Director Habitat: Freshwater &  Seawater Type of rearing unit: Acadia University’s Aquatic Facility Unit description: 1 RAS System for Invertebrate 1 RAS System  for Marine Fish 1 Breeding Unit 1 Dry table System 1 Tropical Fish Unit 1 Turtle & Snake Unit Equipments needed in relation to system management and operation Mandate: Conception. Fabrication. On-site assembling, Commissioning and training. Mr. Drew Peck, Director of Facilities, Acadia University, has contacted Aquabiotech inc. for its expertise on the design of aquatic and marine laboratories.  The University is constructing a basic aquatics suite and he...

University of Lethbridge’s Aquatic Facility

tony2018-11-09T15:19:52-05:00

University of Lethbridge's Aquatic Facility Institution: Location: University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, CANADA Contact: Holly Macdonald, Coordinator Habitat: Freshwater Type of rearing unit: University of Lethbridge's Aquatic Facility Unit description: 6 independent systems. Large-bodied 140 L tanks (2 tanks / unit with air tight lids and imbedded light). Hardware for DO, temperature and photoperiod control. 6 independent systems. Mid-bodied 42 L tanks (6 tanks / unit with air tight lids and imbedded light). Hardware for DO, temperature and photoperiod control. 6 independent systems. Rack Multi-tank 9 L tanks (6 tanks/unit), air tight lids,...

McMaster University – Six Multi-Stress Units

tony2018-11-22T20:18:34-05:00

McMaster University - Six Multi-Stress Units Institution: Location: Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA Contact: Dr. Graham Scott Habitat: Freshwater & Seawater Type of rearing unit: McMaster University - Six Multi-Stress Units Unit description: Dynamic water temperature control (6 to 30 ± 0.3 °C). Cyclic variation of temperature Dissolved oxygen control system (± 0.1 mg O2/L). Creation of cyclic fluctuations in the level of oxygen (square wave).  Dynamic control of the oxygen change rate (10 to 1 mg/l  per hour). pH control (± 0.1) with HCL or CO2 injection. Salinity (set point from 0 to 32 ± 0.1 PPT). Seawater storage tank...

UQAR – Three marine closed systems for wolfish culture.

tony2018-11-14T21:40:16-05:00

UQAR - Three marine closed systems for wolfish culture. Institution:  Université du Québec à Rimouski Location: Rimouski, Québec, CANADA Contact: Dr. Nathalie LEFRANÇOIS Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: UQAR - Three marine closed systems for wolfish culture.   Unit description: Aquanit Biofilter (activated with salt water bacteria). Capacity of 2 kg food / day ; 16 polyethylene tanks of 17 liters (15 cm H x 41 cm L x 28 cm l) with lids; 99% recirculated water with thermoplastic pump (200 lpm); UV de 100 000 mW/cm2; Degassing column (air intake included) for CO2 removing; Air-cooled chiller...

UNBSJ – Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp.

tony2018-11-14T22:06:47-05:00

UNBSJ - Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp. Institution: University of New Brunswick Institute of Coastal Marine Science Centre for Environmental and Molecular Algal Research Location: Saint-John, New-Brunswick, CANADA Contact: Dr. Thierry Chopin Habitat: Saltwater Type of rearing unit: UNBSJ - Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp.   Unit description: 2 x 300 L hand-made aquariums in 3/4" acrylic; Each aquariums: 122 cm width x 61 cm H x 43 cm depth; Each aquarium floor will bore a hole for draining; Acrylic will be poured on the bottom of each tank to create a gentle slope...