Every piece of the Aqua that will encounter live fish is physically and visually inspected for any imperfections that may cause damage to a fish. The interior of the tank is inspected and if necessary, polished to obtain the smoothest possible surface. Special CanaValves open and close gently, allowing fish to pass effortlessly. The Aqua cannot jam fish at any time during its cycle. These valves are hand made and a great deal of care goes into their manufacture.
Fish enter the Aqua at a low level and in a rotational flow inside the tank.
Also, there is a precharge of water in the tank prior to fish entering. The fish land in water, not against a hard metal surface as in other pumps. The flow rate of the fish through the hoses and subsequently into the tank is automatically controlled at the proper speed during suction and discharge. At the discharge of the Aqua, there is a trough, which gently guides the fish into proper alignment before the fish exits the tank. This prevents any bridging of larger fish which of course would causes damage or mortality.