How does a protein skimmer help keep lobster tank water clean? A protein skimmer is part of the filtration system in a lobster tank. It uses fine air bubbles to remove dissolved organic waste including proteins and oils from the seawater before they break down and affect water quality. At Todd Fish Tech we fit…
https://youtube.com/shorts/VoOgRtjEl8c?si=vCQCWqWao7rS2Ccr Cleaning the foam filters is an important part of maintaining your lobster tank At the bottom of each stack in a Lobster Pod there are two layers of foam which provide mechanical filtration. They trap muck and debris from the water including shellfish waste, pieces of bands, silt and other particles. The foams also…
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…
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…
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…
https://youtube.com/shorts/0oUABQgn8UI?si=Rv8JreEcylk07J54 How the Electrical System Is Organised The Crab Pod uses a straightforward single‑phase electrical setup designed for reliability in commercial shellfish operations. All components are arranged to allow easy access, simple maintenance, and clear control over each part of the system. Switch Blocks and Component Control Each Crab Pod includes two separate switch blocks.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/3b6D7_9Kqdk?si=cuZFWO0uLCQlPeiD Tailored Technology for Shellfish Care At Todd Fish Tech, we understand that no two shellfish operations are the same. Every customer has unique requirements based on species, system setup and environment. That’s why our equipment is designed to be adaptable. This recent bespoke Crab Pod, built for one of our export customers, includes several…
https://youtube.com/shorts/JGAvwMPeq-0?si=MjLwNxfRfxWtcxoH Introduction: Clarity on Our Filtration Systems At Todd Fish Tech, we take water quality seriously. It’s fundamental to the health, quality and market value of shellfish. That’s why every shellfish holding system we manufacture includes a protein skimmer as standard. What a Protein Skimmer Does A protein skimmer is a vital component in maintaining…
https://youtube.com/shorts/WsEt2i6ycxo?si=o7bt1xjcj4tug64- Introduction: A Natural Solution for Delicate Shellfish In shellfish holding systems such as our Lobster Pod and Crab Pod, maintaining stable water chemistry is critical — especially for sensitive species such as sea urchins. Even small fluctuations in pH levels can cause stress and impact survival. At Todd Fish Tech, we’ve developed an algal…