Qubit's respirometry chambers are specifically designed for intermittent flow respirometry measurements on aquatic organisms (most often, fish). The chambers have 2 ports located on each end of the to allow water in and out. A dissolved oxygen probe is inserted into a separate chamber (D025). There are baffles at both ends of the chamber to provide laminar flow through the entire chamber.
Features
Fittings for intermittent flow respirometry or customized
Special dimensions to fit your research animal
For use in both sea and fresh water
Easy tool-free handling and cleaning
Specifications
| Product Number |
Chamber ID (mm) |
Chamber Length |
Fittings OD (mm) |
| D007 |
33 |
Any Length Available |
3.2 |
| D008 |
45 |
Any Length Available |
11 |
| D003 |
62 |
Any Length Available |
11 |
| D009 |
72* |
Any Length Available |
11 |
| D002 |
100* |
Any Length Available |
11 |
| D010 |
140* |
Any Length Available |
14 |
*all acrylic*
D002,003,007,008,009,010
Included
Glass or acrylic tube in any length
Two acrylic end caps
Four hose fittings
Two replacement o-rings
General
Use the respirometers with your own oxygen and data acquisition equipment or with our systems for automatic respirometry.
For flushing and recirculating the water in the chamber pumps are needed. We suggest pumps with a flow rate per minute five times the chamber volume (L), e.g. if chamber volume is 1 L, we recommend a 5 L/min pump.
To connect the pumps with the respirometer tubing is needed.
Replacement tubes are available, please contact us for details.
The D004 respirometry chamber is included with the FR1LP package or it can be purchased separately. This chamber has been designed for small fish no more than 2 inches in diameter and 6 inches in length. The chamber is made of transparent acrylic which may break if dropped, take extra care when handling the chamber.
Specifications:
Diameter - 53 mm
Length - 215 mm
Volume - 0.475 L
Features:
Supports allow tubing and pumps to be placed underneath the chamber, making experimental design more compact
2 fittings on each end of the cylinder to allow water to be pumped in and out
2 baffles which help mix the water flowing into the chamber, and approximate a laminar flow through the chamber
A port on the upper surface of the chamber cylinder where bubbles are removed
One removable end for inserting the fish (or other organism) into the chamber
D004
Producing Area:Denmark