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DT90 Swim Tunnel Respirometer (90L)

Qubit Systems offers swim tunnel respirometers made by

These have been developed for measuring the physiology, energetics, behavior, biomechanics and kinematics of swimming fish. Applications also include flow visualization studies and public display of swimming animals. The DT90 is a 90L Swim Tunnel Respirometer.

The unique and compact design allows adequate space for movements and at the same time a low volume required for reliable oxygen consumption measurements.

Acrylic materials and square walls makes for excellent observation of animals from above and from the side. A surrounding temperature bath, external motor and built-in heat exchanger, allow accurate control of water temperatures at all times.

Product# Volume(L) Test Section(cm) Fish Size(g) Water Speed(cm/s) Footprint(cm) Power(V)
DT5 5 30.0 x 7.5 x 7.5 20-80 3-110 117 x 40 110 or 230
DT10 10 40.0 x 10 x 10 50-150 3-110 128 x 45 110 or 230
DT30 30 55.0 x 14 x 14 175-500 3-110 147 x 53 110 or 230
DT90 90 70.0 x 20 x 20 450-1500 5-150 188 x 71 110 or 230
DT185 185 87.5 x 25 x 25 750-1500 10-225 227 x 91 3 x 230

Features:

  • Anti-corrosive materials for minimum maintenance
  • Tool free assembly for easy cleaning and transportation
  • Double-lid for easy instrumentation and handling of animals
  • Adjustable vanes for modifying flow profile in test section
  • Speed control with analog input and output
  • Re-usable wooden crate for transportation
  • Ports for oxygen and temperature probes

Included:

  • Swim tunnel respirometer
  • Temperature bath (surrounding buffer tank)
  • Submersible flush pump
  • Speed control (frequency converter) with analog input and output
  • Fittings, tubing, tools
  • Maintenance kit (bearings, seals, wing nuts, washers)
  • User manual
  • Wooden crate on a flat pallet

**Custom-made swim tunnels available upon request**

Side View of Swimming Goldfish

Top View of Swimming Goldfish

Complete Swim Tunnel Setup

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