University of Lethbridge’s Aquatic Facility

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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, and light above shelving. Hardware for DO, temperature and photoperiod control.

18 Controllers for experimental systems with photoperiod, DO probe, T˚ probe, flow probe.

1 Oxygen stripping module.

2 Holding tents for Flat Head Minnows 400 L with controllers for holding system with photoperiod, DO probe, T˚ probe, flow probe.

2 Cartridge cleaning stations.

4 Water analysis equipment.

6 Racks multi-tank 5x 9 L or 3 larger aquaria per system for testing infected fish.

2 Rack Multi-tank 100 x 1 L and 3 L tanks for genetic studies.

2 Holding tanks for Flat Head Minnows 400 L with controllers with photoperiod, DO probe, T˚ probe, flow probe.

8 Small flumes.

1 Large flume.

1 Rack multi-tank (25 x 9 L; mirrors under lid; 18-25C).

20 Aquaria systems with mirror.

Network: 4 touch pad IP68 computer with Monitron software and emergency light.

2 Bioinoculator Stations.

Mandate:

Conception.
Fabrication.
On-site assembling,
Commissioning and training.