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Water disinfection in hatcheries, fish farms and aquariums have enabled operators to farm or keep greater yields of healthier stock.

Aquaculture Enhanced by UV based Disinfection

Water quality has a direct impact on the success of commercial aquaculture operators. Good water quality improves the ability to successfully hatch eggs, raise juvenile fish and grow strong, healthy stock.

RAS, WELLBOATS AND MORE

Ultraviolet (UV) based water purification systems are in common use across the sector, especially in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

A RAS is an enclosed water system that has ongoing filtration and removal of suspended matter and metabolites to keep the water clean and provide a healthy environment for the fish to live in.

A clean and healthy environment means the fish stocks will grow bigger and produce more offspring, providing better returns on investment for the fisheries.

RAS's are not only used in commercial aquaculture industries but also in zoo's and aquariums where there is the same need for ongoing cleansing of water.

HOW DOES UV TECHNOLOGY WORK ON A WELLBOAT?

Wellboats also use UV systems to help keep both process and discharge water quality high.

Wellboats have an isolated tank or 'well' in them that allows for fish stocks to be transported to new destinations but not to be exposed to potential contamination from external waters.

The water in the well is kept clean using UV systems thanks to them being easily implemented for water inlet, outlet, and process areas.

We took a closer look at wellboats in a recent blog.

BENEFITS

Using a UV lamp-based water treatment system as part of the water purification process has advantages over similar chemical-based systems.

No chemical by-products in the water that harm the fish
Reduces chemical handling requirements, which removes cross contamination risks
Possibility to render inactive microbes that have developed a resistance to chemical treatments
Possibility to increase stock densities
Reducing mortality rates
Transporting safer, more efficiently, more often, with less risk of disease to wild livestock and sea waters

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UV BASED DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGY FOR AQUACULTURE APPLICATIONS

UV technology greatly benefits hatcheries, fish farms and aquariums in the aquaculture industry with safe, chemical-free water treatment for freshwater, brackish and seawater fish.

Watch our video on how UV technology works to help treat water and render microorganisms harmless for the Aquaculture industries.

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