Swim tunnels from Loligo ® Systems can be used to test aquatic animals in a controlled flow and environment. Through years of research and laboratory use, Loligo ® Systems swim tunnels have been used in studies of fish physiology, bioenergetics, behavior, biomechanics, kinematics, as well as for visualizing flow around moving or static objects.
Each swim tunnel is designed to contain a swimming fish inside a test section large enough to allow for “free swimming”, while keeping the total water volume of the (closed) entire swim chamber small enough for reliable oxygen consumptions measurements. The swim chamber sits submerged in a surrounding water bath for temperature control purposes . The transparent material surrounding the test section provides a clear view of the swimming animal(s), e.g., for video filming from various angles.
We have various sizes of swim tunnels available. Continue reading for more information.