Aquaculture Research & Development

Research & Development

Research & Development

At Aquatic Equipment & Design, Inc., research and development are at the core of our approach to aquaculture system design. Every system presents unique challenges, requiring tailored solutions to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and long-term success.

Jason Danaher Ph.D.

Jason Danaher Ph.D.

Expert Leadership in Aquatic System Design

Guided by Dr. Jason Danaher, Ph.D., our team brings decades of experience and scientific expertise to every project. We stay at the forefront of industry advancements, applying the latest research to create life support systems that enhance water quality, filtration, and overall system health.

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Tech Talks - Aquaculture Education

How to Perform Dilutions Using Drop Count Titration Water Quality Test Kits | Aquaculture

How to Perform Dilutions Using Drop Count Titration Water Quality Test Kits | Aquaculture

Changes in concentrations of specific water quality parameters can have a direct impact on the growth and health of aquatic species. Maintaining optimal water quality parameters is a necessity because the aquatic organism is in direct contact with the surrounding aquatic environment; therefore, much of aquaculture is about creating, maintaining, and continuously monitoring water quality parameters.

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How To Measure Un-Ionized Ammonia Sampled From An Aquatic System

How To Measure Un-Ionized Ammonia Sampled From An Aquatic System

The majority of nitrogen present in the fish feed and added to the culture system will be released as a dissolved form into the aquatic system. Ammonia is the principle nitrogenous waste product excreted by aquatic organisms and is excreted across the aquatic organism’s gills into the water. Ammonia levels have to be monitored frequently and carefully managed because ammonia can be highly toxic to aquatic organisms. The good news is simple water quality test kits and procedures using color discs can help the farmer quantify the concentration of toxic ammonia present in the system so informed decisions can be made, if necessary.

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Clean Your Aeration Diffusers Regularly Aquaculture

Procedure To Clean Your Aeration Diffusers Regularly

A fish farmer operating a recirculating aquaculture system will need to maintain efficient oxygen transfer rates to ensure their fish continue to grow and extend the life of the low pressure aeration system (i.e. regenerative blower).

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