AquaGenZ™ Single-Sided Stand-Alone Rack

The Smarter Start for Aquatic Research. Compact, Capable, and Ready to Grow.

For Freshwater & Saltwater Species Alike

Not every research program begins at scale—but every research program deserves professional-grade life support from day one. The AquaGenZ™ Single-Sided Stand-Alone Rack by Aquaneering is the ideal solution for researchers launching new programs, outfitting satellite facilities, or optimizing space in established labs.

At just 16 inches deep, the AquaGenZ™ Single-Sided Rack delivers a fully self-contained, sensor-equipped, PLC-controlled aquatic housing system in the most compact footprint in the Aquaneering portfolio—without sacrificing a single feature of our flagship systems. Start with one shelf. Scale to eight. Your research sets the pace.

One Platform. Infinite Research Possibilities.

The AquaGenZ™ system is uniquely engineered to support a broad and diverse range of aquatic model organisms. Its integrated dosing and monitoring system maintains precise water chemistry parameters—salinity, pH, conductivity, temperature, and more—making it equally capable of sustaining freshwater and marine species.

Supported Research Species

The Science of Superior Water Quality

The filtration architecture of the AquaGenZ™ Single-Sided Stand-Alone Rack is engineered to the same exacting scientific standard as Aquaneering's largest multi-rack central filtration systems. The water treatment sequence is methodical, multi-stage, and designed to eliminate every category of aquatic contaminant before water is returned to the animals.

The AquaGenZ™ Stand-Alone Filtration Flow

Water returning from the tanks first collects in the on-rack sump, where the recirculation cycle begins. From the sump, water is directed into the Fluidized Bed Bio-Filter (FBB)—the biological core of the system. The FBB provides up to 10 times the colonizable surface area of conventional bio-filters, sustaining a dense population of nitrifying bacteria that convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate with exceptional efficiency, achieving undetectable ammonia levels. This stage is the same proven biological process employed in Aquaneering's largest institutional central filtration systems.

Following biological treatment, water flows by gravity through a titanium filter tray—the primary mechanical filtration stage. This tray captures particulate matter and biological media before it can re-enter the water column, forming the first line of defense in Aquaneering's guaranteed zero-media-in-tanks assurance. The titanium construction ensures corrosion resistance and long service life in both freshwater and saltwater applications.

Water is then pumped through a sediment filter, which provides a final polishing stage to remove fine suspended particles that passed through earlier stages. The result is water of exceptional optical clarity and biological purity before it is returned to the tanks.

Redefining Modularity & Efficiency

Unprecedented Scalability — Start with as little as a single shelf and expand up to eight shelves as your research demands grow. Our pre-made shelves ship in as little as one week, eliminating the barrier of long lead times and large up-front capital expenditures.

Precision Water Chemistry for Every Species — AquaGenZ™ features fully integrated automated dosing and monitoring—including salt and sodium bicarbonate dosing—to maintain the precise salinity, pH, conductivity, and temperature profiles required by each species, whether freshwater, brackish, or marine.

Zero Media in Tanks—Guaranteed — The multi-stage mechanical filtration sequence described above guarantees that no media ever reaches your tanks—regardless of species or water type.

A Single Controller for Total Command — A single Beckhoff PLC controller manages the entire rack from one power plug, enabling all smart components to communicate seamlessly, make automatic adjustments, and alert operators to any potential failures. Individual circuit breakers protect pumps, dosing equipment, and electronics.

System Specifications at a Glance

Feature, Advantage & Benefit (FAB) Matrix

Built for Today's Labs. Ready for Tomorrow.

The diversity of aquatic model organisms in modern biomedical research is expanding rapidly. From the genetic tractability of zebrafish to the regenerative biology of axolotl, from the marine developmental models of sea urchins to the neurological insights offered by lamprey—today's researchers need a system that can keep pace with the breadth of their science.

The AquaGenZ™ Single-Sided Stand-Alone Rack is that system. By standardizing our manufacturing process and engineering a platform that is inherently multi-species and multi-environment, Aquaneering has created a solution that grows with your research—not against it.

Your Rack, Ready When You Are. Aquaneering has invested in mass-producing AquaGenZ™ shelves for inventory, meaning your system does not wait for a production queue. Pre-made, standardized shelf assemblies are built and held in stock so that complete rack configurations can be assembled and shipped in as little as one week from the date of your order. When your grant is approved, your program expands, or a new animal model demands immediate housing, Aquaneering is ready to deliver—without the delays that have historically defined the industry.