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…
A Major Funding Opportunity Has Arrived The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has officially opened applications for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). This is a significant opportunity for businesses and organisations across England involved in fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing and marine environmental work. Funded through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Fishing and…
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.…
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…