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…
Saves Space, Uses Less Energy, Less Seawater & Easier To Operate If you’re considering a new shellfish purification system you’ll probably be comparing an Oyster Pod with a traditional purification tank. Both will purify shellfish to the required standard, but the Oyster Pod was designed to solve some of the frustrations that customers told us…
Founded in 1998 If you’re looking for a shellfish system manufacturer with decades of experience, you’ve come to the right place. Todd Fish Tech has been designing and manufacturing shellfish systems since 1998. Over the years we’ve worked with everyone from fishermen and seafood businesses to universities, research organisations and government bodies. Although our products…
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…
Where does ammonia come from? Shellfish naturally produce ammonia as a waste product. If ammonia is allowed to build up in the water it becomes toxic and can seriously affect the health of your shellfish. Animals that are already stressed will produce even more ammonia. Common causes of stress include capture, transport and long periods…
Who Is Behind Todd Fish Tech? If you’ve called Todd Fish Tech there’s a good chance we’ve already spoken. I’m Errin Todd, founder and Sea-E-O of Todd Fish Tech Ltd. Whilst many people know us for manufacturing shellfish holding and purification systems there is a family business behind every Lobster Pod, Crab Pod and Oyster…
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…