Why Tap Water Needs Treatment When using tap water to mix saltwater or replace evaporation in shellfish systems, it’s important to know what’s in it. In the UK, tap water is treated with chlorine or chloramine to kill bacteria. While this makes it safe for people, it can cause problems in aquaculture systems if left…
Research and Development of Energy Efficient Equipment At Todd Fish Tech, we have spent years refining the energy efficiency of our shellfish holding systems. One of the key areas of focus has been filtration, because traditional systems often restrict water flow and demand large, energy-intensive pumps to keep operating. Different approach Our approach is different.…
A quick guide to maintaining your Protein Skimmer All Todd Fish Tech shellfish holding systems have a protein skimmer as part of the filtration. The protein skimmer on your Crab Pod or Lobster Pod plays a vital role in keeping your shellfish holding system clean and efficient. It’s designed to remove fine, oily, and protein-rich…
Filter Sock Maintenance in Your Lobster Pod System Keeping your Lobster Pod system clean and healthy is all about regular, simple maintenance—and one key component in that process is looking after the filter socks. These small but essential parts help ensure top water quality and overall system efficiency. Each Lobster Pod filter chamber contains two…
How to Change a UV Bulb in an Ultraviolet Steriliser Ultraviolet sterilisers are a highly effective tool in keeping your shellfish holding system water clean and healthy. While not essential, we strongly recommend using one, as it helps prevent bacterial blooms by zapping harmful microorganisms with UV light as the water passes through. There is…
Maintaining Mechanical Filter Foams in Lobster Tanks Mechanical filtration plays a vital role in keeping lobster tanks clean, healthy, and running efficiently. At Todd Fish Tech, our filter systems are designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind—and nowhere is that clearer than in the use of our layered foam filters. What Are Mechanical Filter Foams?…
Top Tips for Maturing Your Filter from the Experts at Todd Fish Tech When setting up a new lobster tank—whether it’s a Lobster Pod, Crab Pod, or another system—filter maturation is one of the most important processes to get right. It’s the difference between a thriving, healthy system and one that risks poor water quality,…
Why do you need to test for ammonia? Maintaining the health of your lobster tank is not just about keeping the water clear—it’s about ensuring the chemical balance is right. One of the most important parameters you must regularly monitor is ammonia. Ammonia is a toxic compound produced by shellfish waste and, without intervention, it…
Chloramine is a mixture of chlorine and ammonia and is being used more often in the UK to disinfect tap water. We are aware of customers in London, Birmingham and St Abbs in the Scottish Borders where the local water authority add chloramines to the water for disinfection and we are sure there are other…
A filter is essential on your lobster tank. Â It keeps the water clean and clear and removes waste, bacteria and toxic ammonia. We are aware of many fishermen (and a few merchants) who try to keep lobster in aerated tanks and keep changing the water rather than put a filter on their tank. Â Unless you…