Aquatic Habitats X-Hab Systems
The X-Hab line is designed for Xenopus applications and accommodates a wide variety of tank sizes for various applications.
Features
- Systems ideal for Xenopus sp. frogs or even other mid-sized aquatic animals.
- Polycarbonate 40-liter tanks can be easily cage-washed or autoclaved.
- Shelving improves overall environment, providing contrast for feeding, reducing algae growth, improving biosecurity and reducing maintenance time.
- UV disinfection rate is among the highest in the industry, designed for a 12-month service interval.
- Lab-grade racks are manufactured to conform to ASTM standards and include barrier protection for wet environments.
- Low water level safety shut-off and alarm with optional programmable logic controller (PLC) control panel.
- 5 tank water exchanges per hour.
- NEW! Custom standpipe solution for automatic water cleaning (flood and flush).
- We can design and build multi-rack systems according to your specifications.
Electrical
- 120V/12.2 A/50 or 60 Hz.
- 240V/6.1 A/50 or 60 Hz.
Filtration
- 1st Stage: 120 microns.
- 2nd Stage: Combined moving and submerged-bed biological filtration (over 90 m2 of surface area).
- 3rd Stage: 50-micron cartridge filter.
- 4th Stage: Activated carbon adsorbs volatile organics and other contaminants.
- 5th Stage: UV disinfection dose of 110 mJ/cm2 at end of lamp life (e.g., 12 months).
X-Hab System Specifications
XR3
- 4-tier system with 16-liter or 23-liter tank options.
- Twenty 16-liter tanks or sixteen 23-liter tanks.
- Xenopus laevis capacity (1 adult/3 L): 100 with 16-liter tanks or 112 with 23-liter tanks.
- Xenopus tropicalis capacity (1 adult/0.75 L): 420 with 16-liter tanks or 480 with 23-liter tanks.
- Weight with water: 708 kg (1,560 lbs).
- Rack dimensions: 168 cm W x 234 cm H x 66 cm D (66″ x 92″ x 26″).
XR4
- 3-tier system with 40-liter tanks.
- Culture volume 355 liters (94 gal).
- Xenopus tropicalis holding capacity @ 1 adult/0.75 liter: 477 frogs.
- Xenopus laevis holding capacity @ 1 adult/3 liters: 117 frogs.
- Total water volume: 552 liters (146 gal).
- Weight with water: 708 kg (1,560 lbs).
- Rack dimensions: 168 cm W x 225 cm H x 66 cm D (66″ x 88.8 x 26″).
XR5
- 2-tier system with 74-liter or 189-liter tank options.
- Eight 74-liter tanks or four 189-liter tanks.
- Xenopus laevis capacity (1 adult/3 L): 192 with 74-liter tanks or 252 with 189-liter tanks.
- Weight with water: 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs).
- Rack dimensions: 234 cm W x 216 cm H x 66 cm D (92″ x 85″ x 26″).
Options
- Aquatic Habitats® automated water quality monitor/control/alarm system.
- Total gas pressure monitor/controller.
Heating and chilling options are available.