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…
Why ROI Matters in Shellfish Systems One of the questions I get asked most often is: what is the return on investment on one of your systems? It’s a fair question. Any capital expenditure needs to pay for itself, and ideally, deliver real improvements in profitability and efficiency. At Todd Fish Tech, we’ve worked hard…
Comparing the benefits of the Lobster Pod and the Crab Pod At Todd Fish Tech, we’re proud to design and manufacture innovative, high-performing shellfish storage systems that work in the real world. Two of our most popular options are the Lobster Pod stacking system and the Crab Pod tank-based system. Both keep shellfish healthy and…
Why Maintaining Healthy pH Levels in Shellfish Systems Matters At Todd Fish Tech, we understand that every detail counts when it comes to keeping live shellfish healthy and stress-free. One of the most critical – yet often overlooked – aspects of maintaining your Lobster Pod or shellfish recirculation system is managing the pH of the…
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…
Loading and Unloading Shellfish in the Lobster Pod: Best Practice Guide Efficient, stress-free handling is vital when storing live shellfish—especially for premium products like lobster, crab, and langoustine. The Lobster Pod shellfish holding system has been designed to make this process simpler, safer, and more organised. In this guide, we’ll walk through the practical steps…
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?…
🦞 Shellfish Check-In: Why Health on Arrival Matters When it comes to holding live shellfish in a recirculating system like the Lobster Pod, success starts at the very beginning — with the condition of your stock when it arrives. No matter how advanced your system is, it can’t reverse damage already done to weak or…
Todd Fish Tech’s guide to Holding Temperatures for Shellfish When it comes to holding live shellfish like lobster, crab, or langoustine, water temperature isn’t just a detail — it’s a key factor in the health of your stock and the performance of your filtration system. At Todd Fish Tech, we recommend maintaining your Lobster Pod…