1. Rotifer culture systems
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Rotifer Batch Culture
Low density in large tanks 3 to 10 m3
inoculate at 50/ml increasing to 250/ml
Medium density in tanks 2 to 5 m3
inoculate at 200/ml increasing to 800/ml
High density in tanks 2 to 3 m3
inoculate at 500/ml increasing to 2000/ml
Ultra high density in 1 to 3 m3
inoculate at 1000/ml increasing to 3500/ml to 10,000/ml
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3. Batch culture of Rotifers
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Batch culture of Rotifers
500/ml
800/ml
2000/ml
1200/ml
4 day cycle
2000/ml - 500/ml = 1500/ml = 1.5 bil/m3
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5. Semi-continuous culture of Rotifers
Feed, B12
sterlised water
10 to 15 % harvested daily then taken for enrichment
each tank operated for up to 10 days
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Semi-continuous culture of Rotifers
2000/ml
2000/ml
2000/ml
2000/ml
10 to 15 % harvested daily (12.5%)
250/ml harvested daily x 4 tanks = 1000/ml= 1 bill/m3
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Continuous culture of Rotifers
2000/ml
Recirc
Biofilter
Prot Skim UV
20 to 25 % harvested daily (22.5%)
450/ml harvested daily x 4 tanks = 1800/ml = 1.8 bill/m3
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8. High density continuous production
Recirculation system
Pump
Biofilter
Protein skimmer + O3
UV steriliser
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9. High density rotifer production
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Collection system
Rinsing water
Rotifers
Aeration ring
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Improved filter system
Rinsing water
Rotifers
Aeration ring
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Continuous rotifer production system (CROPS) Design
Culture tank
Settling tank (pump)
Skimmer loop (ozone, Pskimmer, U.V.)
Biofilter
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Design schematic
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Construction
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15. Ozonator and protein skimmer
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Continuous rotifer production system (CROPS) Design
Culture tank
Settling tank (pump)
Skimmer loop (ozone, Protein skimmer, U.V.)
Biofilter
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Improved CROPS Design
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Paste feeding system
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