Products and Services
We are preparing our route to market by focusing on scalable, innovative solutions in aquaculture. Aqua Bioculture will begin with the following core products and services to develop a strong foundation for sustainable growth and future opportunities.
Products
Aquaculture Platform (Hardware)
The Micro-Modular Recirculating Aquaculture System (MM-RAS) is our core platform. It supports diverse aquaculture needs with a modular design and advanced integrated technology.
The MM-RAS is the foundation of Aqua Bioculture’s offerings. It supports table aquaculture, ornamental fish production, and laboratory research.
This proprietary platform combines scalability, modularity, and advanced technology to improve animal welfare, operationa efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.
Core Features
Aquaculture Applications: The system supports table aquaculture for food production, ornamental aquaculture for breeding, and laboratory systems for research.
Modular Design: Each unit includes 28 interconnected tanks, with options to expand based on operational requirements.
Technological Integration: IoT sensors track water quality, temperature, and resource use. Computer vision monitors fish health and behaviour, while a dashboard provides real-time data and feedback for resource optimisation.
Environmental Control: The system includes advanced filtration, programmable LED lighting for photoperiod simulation, and automated daily water changes.
Durable Construction: Aluminium frames with polycarbonate housings ensure strength and reliability. Plug-and-play animal housings prevent spills.
Key Benefits
Accessible Technology: Modular scalability lowers capital and operational costs, making advanced aquaculture accessible.
Optimised Efficiency: Real-time data improves resource use and operational efficiency.
Animal Welfare Focus: The design prioritises the health and comfort of aquatic animals.
Versatility: The system is adaptable for small producers, ornamental breeders, and large research facilities.
Aqua Bioculture is expanding its intellectual property portfolio. Our proprietary designs include patents, trademarks, and design rights for the MM-RAS platform, to ensure that design and innovation remains at the heart of our solutions.
AquaWatch® Platform (Software as a Service)
The internet of things and machine learning platform provides a suite of hardware, digital tools and analytics designed to enhance MM-RAS operations through real-time monitoring, data insights, and customisable features.
The AquaWatch® Platform enhances the management and efficiency of MM-RAS operations. Developed with partners in machine learning, controlled environment agriculture, and marine biology, this system can be incorporated into new MM-RAS systems or added to existing ones.
Core Features
Real-Time Monitoring: The dashboard provides live data from IoT sensors and computer vision systems. Alerts notify operators of key performance metrics, including water quality and fish behaviour.
Data Analytics and Reporting: Advanced analytics offer insights to optimise operations, while automated reporting simplifies regulatory compliance and operational reviews.
Customisable Functionality: Modular software adapts to specific operational needs. Optional features include integrations for auto-feeders, live food culture management, and feedback loops for water additives like oxygen or nutrients.
Key Benefits
Improved Decision-Making: Operators gain real-time insights to adjust operations effectively.
Flexibility in Deployment: The platform integrates with both new and existing MM-RAS systems, expanding its value over time.
Collaboration-Driven Innovation: Developed with leading experts, AquaWatch® represents cutting-edge advancements tailored to aquaculture needs.
The AquaWatch® Platform is developed to enable future automation and robotics. This positions our MM-RAS for ongoing technological advancements and new capabilities.
Fish Sales
The sale of ornamental and table fishes provides an additional revenue stream and demonstrates the efficiency of Aqua Bioculture’s MM-RAS platform.
Fish sales represent a valuable byproduct of Aqua Bioculture’s R&D and demonstration activities. While not a primary focus, this offering supports financial sustainability and operational scalability during the company’s growth phases.
Overview of Fish Sales
Ornamental Fishes: High-quality ornamental fishes bred during R&D are made available to wholesalers, retailers, and customers.
Table Fish Fingerlings: Fingerlings produced through MM-RAS demonstration units may support table aquaculture markets.
Market Channels
Wholesale: Bulk sales to distributors and aquaculture operators.
Retail: Smaller volumes sold to pet stores and hobbyists.
Direct Sales: High-grade ornamental fishes provided directly to end consumers for maximum quality and traceability.
Key Benefits
Fish sales supports our product development inthe following ways:
Revenue Contribution: Provides supplementary income to support Aqua Bioculture’s growth phases.
Demonstration Value: Highlights the operational efficiency and versatility of the MM-RAS platform for potential clients and partners.
Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Aqua Bioculture ensures humane treatment of fishes, refraining from culling research animals and prioritising sustainability in resource use.
Aqua Bioculture is committed to expanding its range to include more novel species for table or course aquaculture as the MM-RAS platform evolves to support more diverse and sustainable aquaculture.
Services
Turnkey Solutions
Aqua Bioculture offers turnkey solutions, providing complete system design, installation, and support to simplify MM-RAS adoption and operation.
Turnkey solutions ensure clients receive a fully operational MM-RAS system, customised to their specific needs. This comprehensive service includes everything from initial design to installation and training, reducing complexity and risk for operators. Aqua Bioculture leverages its in-house expertise and partnerships to deliver tailored solutions.
Services Offered
Custom Design: Facility layouts designed to fit client requirements, with seamless integration into new or existing setups.
Approvals and Licensing: Support for meeting regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Animal Procedures Act.
Installation and Training: Complete on-site system installation and commissioning, paired with hands-on training to ensure operators are fully equipped to manage and maintain the MM-RAS platform.
Benefits
Simplifies the setup process, reducing operational challenges.
Ensures compliance with local and international standards, protecting clients from regulatory risks.
Provides ongoing support through consultation, drawing on in-house expertise and insights from trusted partners.
Turnkey services are tailored to each project’s requirements, ensuring clients receive the most effective and efficient solutions for their needs.
Maintenance and Market Support
Aqua Bioculture provides maintenance and market support services to help MM-RAS and AquaWatch® users maximise efficiency and establish market connections.
These services are tailored to assist customers who use the MM-RAS and AquaWatch platforms, ensuring optimal system performance and supporting market integration for their aquaculture operations.
Maintenance Plans
Standard Maintenance: Includes routine system checks and consumable replacements to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Proactive Replacement Tracking: Automated alerts notify operators when components like UV lamps and filters approach the end of their service life, preventing unexpected downtime.
Market Support
Connecting Producers and Farmers: Facilitates partnerships between fingerling producers and aquafarmers, creating new business opportunities.
Support for New Entrants: Assists clients in establishing market connections, providing guidance for new entrants to aquaculture.
Benefits
Ensures system longevity and reduces operational risks.
Helps clients establish valuable market connections, supporting their growth and profitability.
Pricing for these services is contract-based and tailored to the scope of each project to maximise flexibility and value for all customers.