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Containers for fi sh, fry, and larvae are a necessity in most aquaculture operations
by Eurofish
Containers for fish, fry, and larvae are a necessity in most aquaculture operations
Tanks and basins for any situation
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Fish tanks are part and parcel of most aquaculture operation. Even on farms growing fish in earthen ponds, tanks are used in hatcheries, while they are a fundamental unit of recirculation aquaculture systems.
A basin made of fibre glass reinforced polyester is supplied with feet, drain outlet, and a pipe for to connect to a water supply. They are also available in different capacities.
Tanks perform a variety of functions on a fish farm and as a result come in different shapes and sizes. FIAP, a company based in Ursensollen in Bavaria, Germany that specialises in aquaculture equipment, offers fish tanks and basins in configurations that can meet any requirements fish farmers might have.
Profifish circular holding tanks can be placed on or recessed in the ground and have a 0.6 mm thick wall made of galvanised steel. The inside of the tank is lined with a 0.8 mm thick, black PVC foil and the handrail and bottom rail are made of tough, durable plastic and give the tank additional stability. These tanks are available in four different sizes from 2,600 litres to 10,600 litres. They can be deployed quickly and easily and have the option of a floor drain. This requires the tanks to be placed on a suitable structure to elevate them or, if being recessed in the ground, the drainage line has to be dug under the tank.
Tough and light, fibre glass is a versatile material
The Profifish rectangular tanks, on the other hand, are made of high quality, laminated glass fibre reinforced polyester with smooth inner walls to facilitate cleaning. The tanks are designed for convenience while handling and have a long service life even under the toughest conditions. They come equipped with a base grid, a swivel outlet for the water and a pipe to connect to a water supply. The tanks come in five sizes from 1,100 to 3,000 litres. A smaller variant of this tank is sold as the Profibreed unit. This has a volume of 890 litres and like the Profifish series of rectangular tanks has a smooth inner surface and tapering sides to prevent injuries to the fry, improve the flow of water in the tank, and facilitate cleaning and disinfection. This focus on hygiene is to provide the fry and fish the best possible conditions for growth. All the glass fibre reinforced polyester tanks include a floor drain and a drain grate and have very strong laminated feet that elevate the tank and create the space beneath for the water and drainage connections.
In addition to the rectangular tanks the company also has a series of circular tanks. These too are made of high quality, laminated glass fibre reinforced polyester with smooth inner walls and come with robust feet (four per tank), a base grid, swivel outlet, and a pipe for inlet water. The circular tanks are available in five sizes from 1,100 to 5,400 litres.
The wide range of tanks and basins can meet the requirement of any aquaculture operation, whether large or small, and irrespective of the species being cultivated. If in doubt, contact:
FIAP GmbH Jakob - Oswald - Strasse 16 92289 Ursensollen Tel: +49 9628 9213-0 info@fiap.de www.fiap.de
