Multiparameters

Multiparameter sensors or probes allow for the simultaneous measurement of several water characteristics. These measurements are crucial for assessing water quality and preventing disease or stress in aquatic animals.

Temperature

• Importance: Affects the metabolism, growth, and reproduction of fish.

• Ideal range: Varies depending on the species.

pH

• Importance: Influences ammonia toxicity and the effectiveness of treatments.

• Optimal range: Generally between 6.5 and 8.5.

Dissolved Oxygen (O₂)

• Importance: Essential for the respiration of aquatic organisms.

• Critical threshold: < 3 mg/L can cause stress or mortality.

Conductivity

• Importance: Measures the total concentration of dissolved salts.

• Usefulness: Indicates salinity and environmental changes.

Turbidity

• Importance: Measures water clarity and reflects the presence of suspended matter.

• Impact: High turbidity can affect fish respiration and algae development.

Redox (Oxidation-Reduction Potential)

• Importance: Indicates the oxidizing or reducing state of the water. Useful for assessing overall quality and the presence of reactive compounds.