Commercial Products

Heating & Chilling Equipment

To ensure the success of any aquatic system it is essential that fluctuations in any water parameters are avoided. Large fluctuations will result in stress, not only for the livestock, but also for the biofauna associated with the biological filters (which are essential for maintaining good water quality). This stress can in turn either directly affect the health of the livestock, or compromise its immune system, leaving it open to secondary infections (usually opportunistic bacteria or ciliates). One of the principal parameters to maintain is temperature. Aside from the importance of maintaining the temperature itself, it is also worth remembering that many other water parameters are also affected by temperature, for example pH and salinity.

In order to identify the correct equipment, it is necessary to understand the application, as well as the environment, in which it is to be installed. Factors such as heat inputs from other equipment (e.g. pumps and lights) and seasonal variations in air temperature (maximum summer temperatures as well as minimum winter temperatures need to be taken into consideration!) will determine whether a heater and/or chiller is required. Most installations will require both forms and it is worth noting that Teco units are available as conditioners, which are capable of heating as well as chilling.