RAS Equipment

Complete RAS Equipment for Commercial Aquaculture

RAS equipment packages for commercial fish farms, hatcheries and intensive aquaculture facilities.

  • Aquaculture Tanks
  • Drum Filters
  • Protein Skimmers
  • MBBR Biofilters
  • Degassing Towers
  • Oxygenation Systems
  • UV Sterilizers

What Equipment Is Needed for a RAS System?

Complete Components of a Commercial Recirculating Aquaculture System

A commercial RAS is an integrated water treatment system designed to maintain stable water quality through continuous water circulation and treatment.

Unlike traditional aquaculture systems, RAS requires multiple equipment modules to manage. Each component performs a specific treatment function while working together as one complete recirculating aquaculture system.

Building Reliable RAS Systems

A successful recirculating aquaculture system requires more than individual equipment. It requires a complete combination of culture systems, filtration, biological treatment, gas management, oxygen control, and disinfection technologies working together.

From equipment selection and customization to manufacturing and project support, YUTANK works with customers on RAS systems configured around species, production targets and site conditions.

Complete RAS Equipment Categories

Seven core equipment modules — configured to your species, biomass and water-quality targets, engineered and built in-house by YUTANK.

Commercial aquaculture tank for fish farming Culture Environment

Aquaculture Tank

Culture Environment for Intensive Fish Production

Aquaculture tanks provide the controlled environment where fish are raised within a recirculating aquaculture system. YUTANK designs and supplies aquaculture tanks suitable for different species, stocking densities, and production requirements.

Applications:

  • Freshwater fish farming
  • Marine aquaculture
  • Shrimp farming
  • Hatchery systems
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Drum filter for mechanical solids removal in RAS Mechanical Filtration

Drum Filter

Mechanical Filtration Equipment for RAS

Drum filters are used for continuous removal of suspended solids from circulating water. By removing solid waste before biological treatment, drum filters help improve:

  • Water clarity
  • Biofilter performance
  • Overall system stability

Applications:

  • Commercial RAS
  • Fish farms
  • Hatchery systems
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Protein skimmer for dissolved organic removal in RAS Organic Removal

Protein Skimmer

Organic Waste Removal for Improved Water Quality

Protein skimmers remove dissolved organic matter from aquaculture water through foam fractionation technology. They are especially suitable for systems requiring:

  • Lower organic loading
  • Improved water quality
  • Stable biological filtration

Applications:

  • Marine RAS
  • High-value species farming
  • Intensive aquaculture systems
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Degassing tower for CO2 removal in aquaculture system Gas Control

Degassing Tower

Gas Balance Management in RAS

Degassing towers remove excessive dissolved gases, especially carbon dioxide produced through fish respiration and biological processes. Proper gas management helps maintain:

  • Stable water chemistry
  • Healthy fish environment
  • Efficient oxygen utilization

Applications:

  • High-density RAS
  • Large-scale aquaculture systems
  • Freshwater, brackish & marine farming
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MBBR biofilter for ammonia and nitrite biological control Biological Filtration

MBBR Biofilter

Biological Filtration for Ammonia Control

MBBR biofilters provide biological treatment through moving media carriers that support nitrifying bacteria growth. The system helps maintain:

  • Stable ammonia levels
  • Stable nitrite levels
  • Efficient biological conversion

Applications:

  • Commercial fish farms
  • High-density RAS
  • Recirculating aquaculture projects
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UV-C sterilizer for disinfection of culture water Disinfection

UV Sterilizer

UV Water Disinfection for RAS Biosecurity and Pathogen Control

UV sterilizers reduce microorganisms in circulating water, supporting biosecurity and stable water quality in RAS. They support:

  • Improved biosecurity
  • Pathogen management
  • Stable water quality

Applications:

  • Fish farming
  • Hatcheries
  • Marine aquaculture
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Oxygenation system for dissolved oxygen in high-density farming Oxygenation

Oxygenation System

Dissolved Oxygen Management for High-Density Aquaculture

Oxygenation systems provide stable oxygen supply through PSA Oxygen Generators, Oxygen Cones and Air Suspension Blowers. They support:

  • Fish oxygen demand
  • Biofilter operation
  • High biomass production

Applications:

  • Intensive RAS
  • Commercial fish farms
  • Marine and freshwater aquaculture
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How RAS Equipment Works Together

A commercial RAS operates through a continuous water treatment cycle: Aquaculture Tank → Mechanical Filtration → Organic Removal → Biological Filtration → Degassing → Oxygenation → UV Disinfection → Return Water.

Drum Filter — YUTANK RAS equipment

1. Mechanical Filtration

Removes suspended solids generated from feed waste and fish metabolism.

Equipment: Drum Filter

Protein Skimmer — YUTANK RAS equipment

2. Organic Removal

Reduces dissolved organic compounds that affect water quality.

Equipment: Protein Skimmer

MBBR Biofilter — YUTANK RAS equipment

3. Biological Filtration

Converts toxic ammonia and nitrite into less harmful compounds through nitrification.

Equipment: MBBR Biofilter

Degassing Tower — YUTANK RAS equipment

4. Gas Management

Removes excessive carbon dioxide and maintains suitable gas balance.

Equipment: Degassing Tower

Oxygenation System — YUTANK RAS equipment

5. Oxygen Management

Maintains dissolved oxygen levels required for fish growth and biological activity.

Equipment: Oxygenation System

UV Sterilizer — YUTANK RAS equipment

6. Disinfection

Reduces microorganisms and improves biosecurity.

Equipment: UV Sterilizer

Customized RAS Equipment Selection

Equipment Configuration Based on Project Requirements

RAS equipment selection depends on multiple engineering factors. YUTANK provides customized equipment configuration based on biological requirements and project conditions.

  • Species
  • Target production
  • Stocking density
  • Biomass
  • Feed load
  • Water volume
  • Recirculation rate
  • Temperature requirements
  • Salinity
  • Water quality targets
  • Site conditions
  • Redundancy requirements
  • Automation level

RAS Equipment Package Solutions

From Individual Equipment Supply to Complete System Integration

Complete Equipment Package

Complete Equipment Package

Integrated equipment packages can include:

  • Aquaculture Tanks
  • Filtration equipment
  • Biofiltration systems
  • Oxygenation systems
  • Disinfection equipment
Individual Equipment Supply

Individual Equipment Supply

Customers can select specific RAS equipment according to existing system requirements.

OEM & Customized Manufacturing

OEM & Customized Manufacturing

YUTANK supports:

  • OEM production
  • Customized dimensions
  • Project-specific equipment design

Commercial RAS Equipment Project Examples

Explore published RAS projects, their site photographs and equipment configurations.

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Why Choose YUTANK as Your RAS Equipment Manufacturer

  • 1

    In-House Equipment Manufacturing

    YUTANK operates a 12,000 m² factory for aquaculture equipment manufacturing. Equipment development, production and assembly are informed by project requirements.

  • 2

    OEM and Customization Capability

    YUTANK supports OEM RAS equipment manufacturing for distributors, system integrators and commercial aquaculture companies — with customized equipment dimensions, project-specific configurations and OEM manufacturing requirements.

  • 3

    Project-Specific Equipment Production

    Equipment dimensions and configurations can be reviewed against the requirements of each aquaculture project before production.

  • 4

    Engineering-Based Equipment Selection

    Equipment selection is based on species requirements, biomass loading, production targets, water quality objectives and site conditions.

  • 5

    Published Project Examples

    Explore documented aquaculture projects in China, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and Japan, including fish and shrimp systems.

YUTANK in-house manufacturing of RAS equipment
Aquaculture equipment and machinery in a workshop Worker handling equipment on a production machine

RAS Equipment and Complete RAS Solutions

Equipment Supply Integrated with System Engineering

RAS equipment is only effective when properly integrated into the complete water treatment process. YUTANK provides:

1. Project requirement analysis

2. System design

3. Equipment selection

4. Equipment manufacturing

5. Installation guidance

6. Commissioning support

7. Project handover

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RAS Equipment Frequently Asked Questions

1What equipment is needed for a RAS system?
A commercial RAS typically includes culture tanks, mechanical filtration, biological filtration, gas management, oxygenation, disinfection and monitoring equipment. The exact configuration depends on species, biomass, feed loading and production targets.
2What are the main components of a RAS system?
The main components include:
  • Aquaculture tanks
  • Drum filters
  • Protein skimmers
  • Biological filters
  • Degassing systems
  • Oxygenation systems
  • UV sterilizers
3Can RAS equipment be purchased separately?
Yes. Customers can purchase individual equipment or complete RAS equipment packages depending on project requirements.
4How do you select the right RAS equipment?
Equipment selection depends on:
  • Fish species
  • Production capacity
  • Stocking density
  • Water volume
  • Flow requirements
  • Water quality targets
5Do you provide customized RAS equipment?
Yes. YUTANK provides OEM manufacturing and customized RAS equipment solutions according to project requirements.
6Do you provide complete RAS installation support?
Yes. YUTANK provides equipment supply, engineering support, commissioning assistance and project consultation.
7What is included in a complete RAS equipment package?
A complete package includes:
  • Tanks
  • Filtration
  • Biofiltration
  • Gas management
  • Oxygenation
  • Disinfection
8Can you customize RAS equipment dimensions?
Yes, based on:
  • Site conditions
  • Production targets
  • Species
  • System design

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