Culture growth is controlled by timed discharge of organisms, kept in suspension by stirring. The cage culture turbidostat is used in the production of food for bivalve species used in research. It is also a good tool for use in chronic and acute toxicity studies involving marine microorganisms. A proposal is being submitted to develop the cage culture turbidostat for aquaculture operations. Each station can accommodate a 1m3 tank.
Air conditioning is also an available option.
Some of the laboratories have degassing units to prevent oxygen supersaturation when heated seawater is used for temperature control. Each laboratory has secure access within the Aquatron complex. The quarantine lab has been certified by DFO for work involving imported marine species. Effluent is treated by chlorine injection in 3000 litre batches. Two exterior marine mammal tanks are located outside, in secure compounds.