Centre Spécialisé des Pêches – Three Pack Units

Centre Spécialisé des Pêches – Three Pack Units

Institution:
Location:	Grande-Rivière, Québec, CANADA
Contact:	Mme Valérie Mcinnis
Habitat:	Saltwater
Type of rearing unit:	ONE THREE-PACK UNITS
Unit description:	Three independent aquariums per unit, each filtered, cooled, and heated independently; 60 liters per aquarium; Fully insulated; Water temperature ranges from 30 to 5°C ± 0.1°C (when room T° at 20°C) Titanium-coated thermoelectric modules
Mandate:	Conception Fabrication

Centre Spécialisé des Pêches – Three Pack Units

An assembly of three aquaria sharing a common infrastructure (shelving, photoperiod control), yet functioning indenpendently.  Cooling and heating rate are ajustable. Ideal for testing the effect of temperature on marine and freshwater life.

• REBF modules recycle water up to 99.9% of flow. However, at low temperatures, the only makeup water allowed will be to compensate for evaporation (recirculation greater than 99.9%);
• Each aquarium is composed of:
  – a rectangular molded fiberglass basin with a capacity of 30 liters,
  – a physical / biological filtration system,
  – a thermal control,
  – 1.5 ” thick insulation.
• The aquariums are joined in pairs and inserted into a rectangular fiberglass tank. Insulation with a minimum thickness of 4 cm is inserted between the aquarium and the external tank.
• The physical / biological filtration system is composed (for each aquarium):
  – a recirculation pump,
  – a filtering foam (250 μm),
  – a filter cartridge (50 μm) installed at the suction of the pump,
  – a filter cartridge (20 μm) installed at the discharge of the pump,
  – a submerged biofilter comprising a ceramic support and charcoal.
  – a foamer whose circulation of water is independent of the recirculation pump.

Low maintenance

• Self-cleaning, high-quality plastic tanks;
• The system can be quickly dismantled for the cleaning of waterways;
• Drainage pipes are located at an angle to ease debris removal and enable visual checks and cleaning access;
• Drainage pipes located at an angle to ease debris removal,  cleaning access and visual checks. This feature prevents the build-up of sediments in drainage pipes that reduce water flow. It also prevents dissolved organic matter from building up in the system, keeping water cleaner.
• Critical replacement parts are quickly available if needed, buy everything direct!