Every lobster holding system has a maximum shellfish capacity. The filtration is designed to handle the waste produced by that quantity of stock. If you put more lobsters into the tank than it is rated to hold the filtration can become overloaded. This can quickly lead to dirty water, high ammonia, falling pH and stressed…
Water Changes in Lobster Tanks Recirculating lobster holding systems reuse seawater, but that doesn’t mean the same water can stay in the tank indefinitely. Regular water changes are an important part of maintaining good water quality, controlling nitrate and creating a healthy environment for live lobsters. Why do lobster tanks need water changes? Lobsters produce…
How Todd Fish Tech’s Lobster Pod achieves a proven 99%+ survival rate The short answer A well-maintained Todd Fish Tech Lobster Pod has a proven survival rate of over 99%. Independent scientific trials demonstrated this performance and our customers continue to achieve similar results. Healthy lobsters, good water quality and regular maintenance are the key…
A real customer story from a family fishmonger After replacing a simple DIY lobster tank with a Todd Fish Tech Lobster Pod in 2021, The Net Shop in Hastings reduced mortality rates to around 0.5%, increased the amount of shellfish they could hold in the same space and significantly reduced maintenance time. Customer feedback is…
Why the Crab Pod is ideal for langoustine Although we call it our Crab Pod this large shellfish holding tank is also an excellent system for holding langoustine. When we designed the Crab Pod we included several features specifically to make it suitable for holding langoustine in tubes. One of these is the network of air…
Why Is The Lobster Pod Our Best-Selling System? If you’ve ever spoken to us about holding lobsters chances are we’ve recommended the Lobster Pod. It has become our best-selling shellfish holding system for good reason. Customers are looking for a reliable way to keep shellfish healthy while saving space, reducing running costs and making day-to-day…
A Customer Visit In Dumfries And Galloway One fisherman from Dumfries and Galloway bought two Lobster Pods from us around seven years ago giving him a total lobster holding capacity of 400Kg. Since then he has become one of those customers every manufacturer hopes for. Every year he gets in touch for his annual maintenance…
The Changing Start to the Lobster Season Although many shellfish fishermen now have their boats back in the water much earlier in the year, May still traditionally marks the point where the lobster season starts to build properly. Historically catches would gradually increase through late spring before reaching their peak during July and August. In…
A Real-World Success Story At Todd Fish Tech we design and manufacture practical, reliable shellfish systems that deliver results where it matters most — in day-to-day operations. One of the strongest examples of this is our work with Robinsons, a fishmonger in the Isle of Man, where the introduction of our Lobster Pod system has…
Receiving and Handling Lobsters When lobsters arrive at your facility the priority is to move them into the tank as quickly and calmly as possible. The stress from capture and transport increases the longer they are out of water so efficiency matters. Handle lobsters gently at all times. They are live animals and rough handling…