Scalable MM-RAS Technology
Plug-and-Play Platform-Tech
A new platform-technology, custom designed for ornamental fishes, which is flexible, scalable, robust, and adaptable.
Ethically Raised Ornamental Fishes
Improved Fish Well-being
Enhanced fish welfare and natural behaviour underpin our approach to ensure healthy, interactive fishes which were raised in enriched environments without the stress of long-distance transport.
Micro-Modular Recirculating Aquaculture System
(MM-RAS)
The ornamental fish industry faces challenges such as high operational costs and inflexibility in traditional aquaculture systems.
Our Micro-Modular Recirculating Aquaculture System (MM-RAS) addresses these issues by introducing a platform that is flexible, scalable, robust, and adaptable.
Designed to cater to the needs of both hobbyists and commercial breeders, the MM-RAS allows users to manage various scales of operations efficiently.
Features of MM-RAS
The MM-RAS is designed to be modular, meaning that users can start small and expand their systems as their needs grow.
This flexibility is crucial for adapting to market demands without the need for extensive initial investment.
Each module is robust, ensuring long-term reliability, and adaptable, allowing for various configurations to suit specific breeding requirements.
Modular & Scalable
Robust
Adaptable
Users can start small and expand their systems as their needs grow
Ensures long-term reliability
Allows for various configurations to suit specific breeding requirements
Benefits to all Breeders
Implementing the MM-RAS reduces the initial capital required to set up an aquaculture operation.
Its modular design simplifies expansion, maintenance, and adaptation to different species or changing business objectives.
By using this system, breeders can achieve better control over their environment, leading to improved fish health and reduced mortality rates.
Efficiency and Sustainability
The MM-RAS enhances operational efficiency by allowing for precise control of water quality and system parameters, which are critical for reducing waste and energy usage.
The system's design focuses on sustainability, minimizing water usage and recycling resources, which aligns with environmental conservation efforts and reduces operational costs.
Purpose of Our Research
We want to assess the market receptiveness to the MM-RAS, particularly its utility in improving aquaculture practices.
Feedback collected here will guide further development and optimization of the system, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the aquaculture industry.
Ethically Raised Ornamental Fishes:
Enhanced fish welfare and natural behaviour underpin our approach to ensure healthy, interactive fishes which were raised in enriched environments without the stress of long-distance transport.
Ethically Raised Fish: Enhancing Welfare and Sustainability
Current Challenges in Ornamental Fish Aquaculture
The UK imports nearly 24 million ornamental fish each year, including popular species like Bettas.
Traditionally, methods such as jarring place Betta fish in small, barren environments that lead to stress, poor health, and high mortality.
These practices are representative of broader issues in the industry concerning animal welfare and environmental impact.
Our Ethical Approach
Our system provides enriched environments that allow ornamental fishes to exhibit natural behaviours and better control their surroundings.
This not only promotes the wellbeing of the fish but also leads to healthier, more vibrant individuals.
Using Bettas as an example, they benefit significantly from our approach, experiencing less stress and showing more natural behaviours compared to those raised in traditional jarring conditions.
Benefits to the Environment
Fish raised in our system require shorter production cycles and since they can be produced close to market, the shorter distribution chain reduces time spent in quarantine.
This results in a direct benefit to consumers, who receive healthier pets in optimal condition.
Environmentally, our approach reduces the need for frequent imports and supports biodiversity by minimising the release of non-native species into local ecosystems.
Impact on Sustainability
Our methods decrease the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation of ornamental fish.
By fostering a local breeding ecosystem, we significantly cut down on CO2 emissions and waste from packaging materials traditionally used in fish transport.
Purpose of Our Research
We want to evaluate the desirability of locally bred, ethically raised ornamental fish within the UK market.
Feedback will help refine our approach, ensuring it aligns with consumer expectations and contributes effectively to sustainability goals in aquaculture.
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