UNBSJ – Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp.

UNBSJ – Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp.

Institution:	University of New Brunswick Institute of Coastal Marine Science Centre for Environmental and Molecular Algal Research
Location:	Saint-John, New-Brunswick, CANADA
Contact:	Dr. Thierry Chopin
Habitat:	Saltwater
Type of rearing unit:	UNBSJ – Acrylic tanks for the cultivation of Laminaria sp.
Unit description:	2 x 300 L hand-made aquariums in 3/4″ acrylic; Each aquariums: 122 cm width x 61 cm H x 43 cm depth; Each aquarium floor will bore a hole for draining; Acrylic will be poured on the bottom of each tank to create a gentle slope towards the center of the tank; Each aquarium will be set on an anti-corrosion fibreglass frame; No recirculation. No temperature control.
Mandate:	Conception, Fabrication

During the summer of 2007, thirty two 300-L acrylic tanks on movable fibreglass frame were produced for the cultivation of Laminaria saccharina sporophytes.

• Lower frame made of fiberglass beams covered with 1” thick fiberglass grate.   1” fiberglass hedges, 4 x 316 SS wheels with breakes, Seawater resistant SS wrought eye bolts for light fixtures.  As low as possible.
• Upper frame:   same as lower frame except for: about 5.5 times taller than lower frame. Detachable  beams on each side to fasten client’s light fixture above the tank.  Seawater resistant SS wrought eye bolts. No wheels.
• 300 L hand made aquarium with 1/2” acrylic, floor with a hole for draining, valve and flexible hose; liquid acrylic is poured on the bottom on two sides to create a gentle slope towards the center of the tank. Test with water. Lids