Aquatic Habitats Z-Hab System
The Z-Hab is one of our proven, time-tested zebrafish housing systems. Save time setting up and keeping track of your experiments compared with conventional fish-keeping systems. In fact, you can fit up to 120 tanks in the same footprint as three conventional 10-gallon glass aquaria! Ask about our competitive lead times today.
FEATURES
Superior Design and Engineering
• Oversized, 5-stage, state-of-the-art filtration ensures optimal water quality
• Standard controller with low water level safety shut-off and alarm (optional C351 programmable logic controller)
• Heavy-duty, powder coated 316L stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance, durability and ease of maintenance.
Convenience
• Filter and UV bypass allow service while system runs
• Automatic water exchange saves time and reduces labor
Flexibility
• Choose from five-shelf and six-shelf systems
• Ergonomic, autoclavable polycarbonate tanks (1.5-, 3.0- and 10.0-liter sizes), lids and baffles
• Each Z-Hab System includes an unconditional 2-year warranty and 24/7 emergency support
SPECIFICATIONS
Water
• Culture volume 300 liters (79 gal)—222 liters (58.6 gal) as shown
• Zebrafish holding capacity @ 10 adult fish/liter: 3,000 fish—2,200 fish as shown
• Total water volume: 340 liters (90 gal)—285 liters (75 gal) as shown
• 6 tank water exchanges per hour
Electrical
• 120V/10.25 A/50 or 60 Hz
• 240V/5.1 A/50 or 60 Hz
Filtration
• 1st Stage: 120-micron filter pad
• 2nd Stage: Combined moving and submerged-bed biological filtration (over 90 m2 of surface area)
• 3rd Stage: 50-micron filter cartridge
• 4th Stage: Activated carbon adsorbs volatile organics and other contaminants
• 5th Stage: UV disinfection dose of 110 mJ/cm2 at end of lamp life
Other
• Air diffusers in biofilter provide supplemental aeration and degassing
• Titanium heater maintains temperature differential of 5º C
• Weight with water: 544 kg (1,200 lbs)
Options
• Automated water quality monitor/control/alarm system<
• Individual photoperiod control for each shelf (5-shelf tall systems only)
• Total gas pressure monitor/controller
• Breeder tanks