Oxygen matters
In modern aquaculture, dissolved oxygen is the single most important water quality factor. Fish depend on oxygen for every part of their metabolism: growth, digestion, and immunity. Even moderate drops in the oxygen level can cause fish to eat less, grow slowly, and become more vulnerable to stress and disease.¹
The benefits of optimal oxygen
When oxygen is kept near saturation, fish thrive. Studies, including research from DTU, the Technical University of Denmark, show that stable, high oxygen levels support faster growth, better feed conversion, and stronger health.¹ ²
Trials with Atlantic halibut and channel catfish have demonstrated that fish raised in well-oxygenated water gain significantly more weight and require less feed per kilogram of growth compared to fish kept in lower oxygen conditions.³
Precision in RAS
This is especially important in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), where precise water quality control is essential. Automated oxygen management helps maintain ideal conditions around the clock, no matter how feeding, biomass or temperature fluctuates.⁵
