Errin Todd and Dr Keith Todd from Todd Fish Tech

Buy Cheap, Buy Twice: Why Quality Matters in Shellfish Systems

The Same Story Time and Time Again Over the years, I’ve had many conversations with people across the shellfish industry who initially decided to go with a cheaper system. Fishermen, fish merchants, bivalve farmers, fishmongers and hospitality businesses often come back to us a few years later saying exactly the same thing: “We wish we’d…

Errin Todd checking lobsters in a Lobster Pod

Keeping Lobsters Healthy & Happy in Tank Systems: Practical Guidelines for Optimal Care

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…

Glasgow Fish Market (Lobster Pod customer)

A Smarter Way to Store Shellfish: Rapid ROI with the Lobster Pod

A Proven Shift in Shellfish Storage For one established UK foodservice supplier, maintaining the quality and consistency of live shellfish had become increasingly difficult. Traditional storage methods were leading to avoidable losses and inconsistent supply. The introduction of the Lobster Pod shellfish holding system marked a clear turning point delivering measurable operational and financial gains…

UV Sterliser, air pump and switch block on a Crab Pod

Understanding the Electrical Setup of the Crab Pod System

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.…

Oyster Pod Bivalve Purification System close up of pump and sump

Bespoke Oyster Pod Systems for Export

https://youtube.com/shorts/wKQNTN3pfXE?si=UTqCmDcFJaS8f3lw Meeting the needs of global shellfish producers Todd Fish Tech has been designing and manufacturing shellfish purification systems since 1998. The Oyster Pod is our flagship vertical stacking system built to the Seafish design standard. It is trusted for its efficiency, reliability, and high welfare outcomes. While the core design remains consistent many of…

Todd Fish Tech - Crab Pod in manufacturing workshop

Understanding the Scale of a Crab Pod: How Shellfish Holding Capacity Drives Profit and Supply Stability

A System Built for Real-World Shellfish Operations At Todd Fish Tech, we design shellfish holding systems that support the way fishermen and fish merchants actually work. This latest Crab Pod is a bespoke build at four metres long by two metres wide, engineered to match a customer’s individual space and operational needs. For comparison, our…

Todd Fish Tech - Crab Pod Shellfish Tanks - small

The Crab Pod: Advanced Shellfish Holding Tank for Lobster, Crab and Langoustine

A Reliable, High-Performance System for Live Shellfish The Crab Pod is the latest addition to our range of shellfish holding tanks used by fishermen, fish merchants and fishmongers across the UK and internationally. Designed for robustness, ease of use and excellent animal welfare, the Crab Pod provides the controlled environment required to maintain live lobster,…

Todd Fish Tech - bivalve purification system

Small Depuration Tank for Mussels and Oysters: Compact, Robust and Designed for Reliable Purification

A Compact Solution for High-Quality Depuration Our small depuration tank is engineered for shellfish businesses that need a dependable, space-efficient system without compromising performance. Designed for mussels and oysters, this unit provides the same precision, durability and water quality control as our larger commercial systems, while remaining compact and simple to operate. Capacity and Design…

Crab Pod being manufactured by Todd Fish Tech

Custom-Built Crab Pod: Air and Water Channels and Algal Scrubber on Bespoke Design

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…

Protein Skimmer on a Crab Pod by Todd Fish Tech

Why Every Todd Fish Tech Shellfish Holding System Includes a Protein Skimmer

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…