Into Aqua Projects

We delivered a comprehensive review and redesign of their hatchery operations. Our team conducted a full assessment of existing systems and practices, ensuring alignment with best Aquaculture practice, animal welfare, and industry standards. 

To boost the capacity and efficiency of one of Springfield’s oldest hatcheries, our team undertook a comprehensive biofilter redesign, incorporating advanced Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology. 

As part of our commitment to supporting excellence in aquaculture research, we conducted a comprehensive water quality sampling and review for use in holding systems. Our team undertook detailed analysis of key water parameters to assess the suitability of the current systems for demanding research applications. We evaluated both baseline conditions and potential fluctuations, identifying any factors that could impact animal health or research outcomes.

We were commissioned by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) to install 13 flow-through tanks for lobster and scallop research at their Taroona facility. Our team provided a complete solution, including civil construction, specialised plumbing, and aeration systems, all integrated smoothly without interrupting daily operations. This installation now delivers clean Southern Ocean water to support the health of research species.

In 2021, Into Aqua partnered with Redrock Lobster to upgrade and expand their southern rock lobster live holding system. Our team installed essential system components-including new holding tanks, advanced biofiltration, pumps, blowers, and oxygen and ozone generators-along with complete plumbing integration. We continue to support Redrock Lobster with ongoing improvements to optimise their operations.

Our team was engaged to design and develop fish transport solutions for a large-scale recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). We explored multiple system concept layouts tailored to the unique requirements of high-density, land-based fish production. The project focused on optimising the safe and efficient movement of fish within the facility, drawing on the latest advancements in fish transport technology to minimise stress and maintain animal welfare

We conducted a comprehensive system appraisal and review for True South Seafood, a leading Tasmanian seafood processor renowned for its sustainable practices and innovative use of marine resources.

We engaged to refit the biofilter at the Experimental Aquaculture Facility at UTAS, Tasmania’s largest research RAS for salmon. We re-engineered the internal components of the moving bed biofilter to resolve longstanding design issues, ensuring reliable performance and minimising downtime. 

Into Aqua designed and delivered a flow-through nursery system for Marine Produce Australia, purpose-built for rearing barramundi juveniles from 0.25g to 40g. The project overcame significant installation challenges at a remote site with major elevation changes in the water supply. 

Into Aqua completed a comprehensive upgrade of Nortas Pty Ltd’s salmon and trout hatchery facility, enhancing system performance and sustainability. The project included the installation of advanced filtration, improved heating and heat recovery systems, and state-of-the-art degassing technology.

Into Aqua delivered a major upgrade to the Huon Aquaculture Bridport Selective Breeding Hatchery, installing a dual-system, temperature-controlled facility designed for precision and efficiency. The project encompassed advanced egg incubation, fry development systems, and first feeding RAS, along with state-of-the-art drum filters, biofilters, UV treatment, and oxygen control.

Into Aqua delivered Tasmania’s first fully recycled, chilled RAS broodstock facility for Huon Aquaculture at Springfield. This new build features 12 x 20m³ tanks, advanced biofiltration, UV treatment, drum filters, and high-efficiency pumps, all designed to provide precise environmental control for broodstock management.

Into Aqua contributed to the development of Huon Aquaculture’s Forest Home Facility, a state-of-the-art freshwater RAS designed for Atlantic salmon production from incubation through to smoltification. The facility features dual incubation systems, dedicated first feeding and fry production tanks, and a large-scale smolt production system.

Into Aqua supported the development of the Huon Aquaculture Meadowbank Growout Farm, a key freshwater facility dedicated to the on-growing of Atlantic salmon.

Into Aqua delivered a major upgrade to the Huon Aquaculture Springfield Hatchery, enhancing the facility’s capacity and sustainability through advanced design and engineering

Into Aqua contributed to the concept development of Huon Aquaculture’s Whale Point Nursery, a cutting-edge facility designed for the land-based production of advanced Atlantic salmon smolts ranging from 450g to 1,000g. 

Into Aqua delivered a state-of-the-art ozonation system for Redrock Lobster’s holding facilities, providing advanced water treatment and disinfection to ensure optimal animal health. 

Into Aqua designed and installed a specialised small-scale RAS system for Nortas Pty Ltd, focused on the incubation and larval rearing of Atlantic salmon. This system was developed to address fish health challenges during early production phases caused by water quality issues.