Recirculating System Design
Design a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) with biofilter sizing, pump requirements, and tank volume based on fish biomass and feed rate.
Inputs
lbs
%
°F
Results
Biofilter Media Area
600 ft²
Recommended Tank Volume
1,000 gallons
Pump Flow Rate
32 GPM
Biofilter Volume74 gallons
Total System Volume1,274 gallons
Solids Filter Capacity64 GPM
Daily Feed15 lbs
Daily Ammonia Production0.45 lbs TAN
Daily Oxygen Demand7.5 lbs O₂
Heating/Cooling Load4,245 BTU/hr
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Fish Biomass, Feed Rate, and Target Water Temperature.
- Review Biofilter Media Area (ft²), Recommended Tank Volume (gallons), and Pump Flow Rate (GPM).
- Use Biofilter Volume (gallons) and Total System Volume (gallons) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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