How many times have we come across scientists trying to design and build their own RAS system to carry out their experiments. Their work is commendable, but in most cases unfortunately it ends in failure, …
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Revolutionizing Aquaculture Research: The Benefits of Fully Automated Systems and Digitalization
In the scope of aquaculture research, the quest for innovation and efficiency never ceases. As the demand for sustainable seafood production continues to rise, so does the need for advanced technologies that streamline processes and …
The choreography of aquaculture science
The day of the final sampling arrived. A very complex experimental design but with the security that comes with carrying it out under an IRTAmar® system. Now it time to organize the collection of samples …
Continuous improvement of RAS systems
After two years of uninterrupted work, the time has come to update our IRTAmar RAS systems. It’s time for a complete tune-up. Its modularity allows us this type of updates in a simple and efficient …
IRTAmar® versus traditional RAS production
One of the first questions we get asked by our colleagues and customers is, what is the difference between a traditional production RAS and an IRTAmar? There are multiple differences and today we are going …
How RAS technology can make your life easier
Conceptually recirculation is simple. It consists of passing the same water, over and over again, through an infinite loop in which we try not to lose too much water in the process, maintain the essential …
Advancing Aquaculture Through Sensorization and Digitalization
In the dynamic landscape of aquaculture, the convergence of cutting-edge technology and industry expertise has birthed a new era of innovation. Leading this change is the IRTAmar® -an automated Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)- engineered to …
Single cell protein from methanotrophic bacteria as an alternative healthy and functional protein source in aquafeeds, a holistic approach in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles
Unvaccinated rainbow trout juveniles were purchased from Truchas de Leiza SL (Leiza, Navarra, Spain), and transported to IRTA research facilities in la R`apita (Tarragona, Spain). Trouts were acclimated during two weeks in a 6 m3 …
Microbiome study of a coupled aquaponic system: unveiling the independency of bacterial communities and their beneficial influences among different compartments
To understand the microbiome composition and interplay among bacterial communities in different compartments of a coupled freshwater aquaponics system growing flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) and lettuces (Lactuca sativa), 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing of …
Production of flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) and lettuce 2 (Lactuca sativa) in a coupled aquaponic system under winter conditions
The experimental coupled aquaponic system used in this trial is shown in Figure 1. In brief, the system was composed of three replicate aquaponic units within a greenhouse, being each aquaponic unit an experimental replicate. …