Investigations were conducted on a pilot plant recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for cultivation of Atlantic cod larvae (G.morhua).
The pilot plant configuration and different components are shown in Fig. 2. A flow of 12.7 L min−1 was directed from a water reservoir (160 L) to a skimmer (80 L) before entering two biofilters connected in series (MBBRs, of 263 L each).