WETLAB, RACEWAYS, AND TANKS

An open pressure seawater system supplies a variety of outdoor raceways, wet tables, sorting tables, large tanks, and a variety of smaller aquaria.

Most tanks and wettables are covered with 70% light reducing shadecloth, but lighting/shading can be changed independently among tanks if needed. Deeper raceways are available for long-term experiments.  Substrate, flow rate, shading, and aeration can all be altered or controlled depending on the nature of the experiment.  Shallower wet-tables can also be used for long term experiments, or short term multi-replicate experiments using smaller aquaria. Additional space, seawater supply, and shading is available for short-term tank setup if visitors wish to bring their own tanks or holding tanks.

TRL staff are available to assist with experimental setup and basic maintenance of tanks and systems.  Long-term maintenance and monitoring of experiments by Mote staff can also be arranged. 

Larger holding tanks are located separately, supplied by an independent seawater and filtration system.  Shading, flow rates, etc. can all be altered, and all tanks have a clear viewing port installed in the side.  Tanks ranging from 4'h x 8'w to 6'h x 15'w are available, both for short term holding of specimens, or long term growth or behavioral studies.

Contact Steve Davis, the Facilities Administrator, for space availability.

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Mote Marine Laboratory - Tropical Research Laboratory
24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, Florida 33042
(305)745-2729 - (305) 745-2730(FAX) - TRL-info@mote.org

TRL is a fully equipped marine research and education facility, with housing, vessels, dry labs, raceways and tanks, SCUBA support, and more.

Space for controlled experiments

Raceways and Wettables

Seawater System