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.
Research spotlights
Case studies from the lab and the field
How researchers use Aquafab systems — the question, the system we built, and what it made possible.



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.
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
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.