Water Treatment Tarpaulins for Treating Amoebic Gill Disease
Cunninghams Water Treatment Tarpaulins are used within Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for applications such as water & waste filtration, treatment process and containment and protection of fish. They are used to aid the treatment of various species of fish exposed to the threat of Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD). This disease is a major concern within the fish farming industry and regular monitoring and treatment is required to manage AGD outbreaks.
As our treatment tarpaulins are contained and secured within the pens, it allows an added precaution method particularly in adverse weather conditions. This allows farmers to carry out their treatments any time without the need to rely on third party companies for use of well-boats. It can save farmers huge expenses from losing fish unnecessarily.
All joins are reinforced with heavy duty straps for added security. The treatment tarpaulins are placed directly into the fish farm pen and submerged under water. This allows for freshwater treatment process to be carried out within the fish farming pens, lessening the disruption to fish environments.
Well Boats vs Water Treatment Tarpaulins
The process of transporting well-boats to fish farm sites for treating fish is a process which has been used for years, however the need for more sustainable and efficient methods is now being pioneered. Here are some advantages of using Water Treatment Tarpaulins versus well-boats.
Cost Effective – The use of well-boats is a very expensive for fish farmers, especially smaller farms which have less sea-mass and harvests. The initial investment and operational costs associated for larger farms with millions of fish can cost hundreds of thousands.
Environmentally Friendly – Utilisation of well-boats in terms of fuel consumption will have an environmental impact. Eliminating the need for well-boats to treat on site will undoubtedly cause less pollution. In addition, our treatment tarpaulins can be used for many years without the need for replacements.
Easy Installation & Maintenance – Our treatment tarp is simply lowered into the pens and suspended from the cage infrastructure. Our bespoke nature allows us also to repair any treatment tarps which can take a matter of days, therefore not effecting treatment times.
Flexibility & Versatility – As all our tarps are made bespoke, we can manufacture these to any size and shape to suit your fish pens and cages. This makes it readily available for freshwater treatment and suitable for small and large fish farms, lakes, ponds and temporary setup locations. The added flexibility of the PCV material allows it to be ‘dropped’ from within the pen when needed. This would be required if oxygen depletion occurs, allowing fish to continue swimming in the already netted pen. We can supply these treatment tarps with an inflatable top edge for extra control and safety.
Reduces Mortality Rates – As the treatment tarpaulin is secured within the pens, the ability to treat at any time and against adverse weather conditions is a massive advantage. Well-boats cannot be deployed to sea in harsh conditions, therefore delaying the treatment process and increasing the risk of fish mortalities. The priority of well-boats usage is given to larger fish farms, leaving smaller farms at an even larger disadvantage.
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Interested in Water Treatment Tarpaulins?
We understand that when it comes to the fish farm industry there is not simply a one size fits all answer. We discuss your requirements to ensure we create solutions for your fish farm problems with our made-to-measure Water Treatment Tarpaulins.
Tell us your specifications below and if you have any queries, call us on:
028 7964 2638 (within the UK) or 004428 7964 2638 (from the Republic of Ireland).
