Research & Community

Science that happens on Aquafab systems

Important and innovative research is being conducted with Aquafab equipment in laboratories, classrooms and marine facilities. This is where we share it — and where we invite you to take part.

Brown trout holding position in an Aquafab swim tunnel test section

Publications

Peer-reviewed work using Aquafab equipment

Our publication index is being compiled

Published a paper, thesis or conference poster using Aquafab equipment? Send us the citation and we'll feature it here and link it from the equipment you used.

Aquafab Control software running on a lab system

Research Partner Program

Build the next instrument with us

Our best products started as collaborations. Partner labs help shape new systems and share their results with the community.

  • Co-develop new instruments and methods
  • Beta-test new systems before release
  • Feature your work in a research spotlight
  • Partner pricing and priority support
School of juvenile salmonids swimming in an Aquafab respirometry swim tunnel

For educators

Bring real hydrodynamics and physiology into the classroom

Teaching flow chambers, standard respirometry systems and classroom aquariums — with lab exercises that turn observation into quantitative science.

  • Plug-and-play equipment sized for teaching labs
  • Lesson plans and instructor notes
  • Support for course and equipment grants

Citing our equipment

How to cite Aquafab equipment

If Aquafab equipment contributed to your work, we'd be grateful for a mention in your methods section. Suggested wording:

“Experiments were conducted in a [system name, e.g. Alpha Respirometry System] (Aquafab Industries, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, USA).”

Then let us know — we'll add your paper to our publications index and link it from the equipment you used.

Share your work

Using Aquafab equipment in your research?

We'd love to feature your lab. Spotlights include your research question, results and a link to your publication.