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Yes! We have done this with clients in the past and would be happy to discuss how you can do the same.

Yes! Our photobioreactors feature built-in automated temperature control for optimal algae growth. With a chilling coil and heating element, we can maintain temperatures within 0.1 degrees Celsius. This automated temperature control ensures your culture is always at the ideal temperature for maximum productivity. More temperature control information here.

The density is measured through our relative density sensor which linearizes the signal of the attenuation through the algae culture. More density details here.

Yes, trials can be arranged! We work with third-party labs that have our algae and seaweed bioreactors and are capable of running these tests and assisting you. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements. More trial information here. 

Nope! Each algae bioreactor is equipped with three peristaltic pumps. These pumps handle nutrient delivery automatically, ensuring precise and consistent application. More information on nutrient addition here.

The PBRs are equipped with a top overflow harvest that we use to skim off the foam that can accumulate in certain strains. This works to minimize the issues that foam can cause.

Some people prefer to harvest different volumes depending on the growth rates of their algae. For example, clients harvesting a lower volume each day tend to reach higher densities. However, clients who harvest larger volumes per day usually get lower densities of algae, but the higher volume yields an equal, or even greater, number of cells per day. Then within different strains of diatoms (thalassiosira weissflogii for example), many clients have different sized cells within the same species, which further affects the densities maintained with continuous harvests (with larger cell sizes correlating to lower densities, and smaller-sized-cells correlating to higher densities).

Some customers have cultured algae very sensitive to shear stress, so the aeration needed to be limited. We can also modify the PBR 100L to include a stirring device internally as required. More information on sensitive algae here.

Seaweed Bioreactor, or Seaweed Bio-Reactor. You can choose your preferred spelling. Our SBRs are designed for culturing macroalgae, as known as seaweed.

We get this question a lot. Check out this in-depth comparison on photobioreactors

Though all our content is available in English, Google Translate along with YouTube can put our step-by-step instructions in your preferred language. The automated translation is not always perfect, but along with pictures and video, our instructions are very clear and easy to follow.