Laboratory equipment

Water is a key factor in aquaculture and aquariology. It is essential to monitor its physico-chemical parameters.

AQUACULTURE France distributes a wide range of laboratory equipment.

• pH meter: Measures the acidity or alkalinity of the water.
• Conductivity meter: Evaluates the salinity and electrical conductivity of the water.
• Oximeter: Determines the amount of dissolved oxygen, which is essential for the respiration of fish and invertebrates.
• Chemical testers (colorimetric or electronic): Measure concentrations of ammonia (NH₃), nitrites (NO₂⁻), nitrates (NO₃⁻), phosphates (PO₄³⁻), and other elements.
• Turbidimeter: Evaluates water clarity by measuring turbidity.
• Thermometer and thermostats: Monitor and regulate water temperature.
• Sampling and filtration equipment is also very important for collecting water samples or filtering suspended particles.
• Nets and sieves: To gently capture aquatic organisms.
• Membrane filters: Allow the analysis of microorganisms or particles in the water.

Managing the aquatic environment requires several essential laboratory tools.

• Microscopes and binocular magnifiers: Essential for observing microorganisms, parasites, and fish cells.
• Petri dishes and culture media: Used to cultivate bacteria and identify pathogens.
• Pipettes and micropipettes: Used to collect precise liquid samples.
• Spectrophotometer: Analyzes the chemical composition of water and biological samples.

In aquaculture, it is also necessary to have suitable equipment for species reproduction and breeding.

• Egg incubators: Promote the development of fish embryos.
• Breeding tanks and aquariums: Used to maintain and observe aquatic organisms.

• Counting devices (volumetric or electronic counting): Allow the quantification of larvae and juvenile fish.

• utomatic feeders: Distribute food in a controlled manner.

Experimentation and handling of organisms require appropriate protective and handling equipment.

• Gloves, goggles, and laboratory coats: Protect against chemicals and microorganisms.
• Nets and anesthesia syringes: Facilitate fish handling without causing injury.
• Precision balances: Used to weigh food, chemicals, or aquatic organisms.

All this laboratory equipment has been referenced for many years by AQUACULTURE France.