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Aquaculture facility design
that works in the real world
From concept drawings and CAD layouts to full 3D system visualisation — designed by people who understand water quality, fish biology, and how aquaculture facilities actually operate.
Practical RAS design, drafting, and hydraulic layouts for commercial farms, startups, and engineering teams.
Pure Aquatics has 40+ years of combined aquaculture experience and an in-house team of designers, architects, and system engineers. We don’t just draw buildings — we design complete aquatic systems where every element from water treatment to stock density to staff workflow is considered from the first sketch.
A complete design capability — from early-stage feasibility through to construction-ready documentation.
Facility layout & drafting
Detailed 2D CAD layouts for new builds and facility upgrades. Tank placement, pipework routing, equipment positioning, staff access, biosecurity zones — all drawn to standard and construction-ready.
3D system visualisation
Full 3D renders of your proposed facility so stakeholders, investors, and construction teams can see exactly what is being built before ground is broken. Eliminates costly change orders.
System design & equipment specification
Water treatment train design, filtration specification, feeding system layout, monitoring integration, aeration and oxygenation design — every system element specified by engineers who understand aquaculture biology.
Feasibility & consultation
Pre-design feasibility studies, production modelling, water quality system sizing, and operational advice. Identify the right approach before committing to design and construction costs.
Upgrade & expansion design
Existing facility upgrades, capacity expansions, and system improvements designed to integrate with current infrastructure. We assess what exists and design what needs to change.
Technical documentation & manuals
Operational procedures, husbandry protocols, water quality management manuals, and training documentation. Everything your team needs to run the facility correctly once it is built.
We design for the full spectrum of aquatic production and holding facilities. Select your sector below.
Commercial RAS & grow-out facilities
Land-based recirculating systems for barramundi, salmon, trout, murray cod, and other high-value species. We design complete production facilities from water intake to harvest — incorporating RAS water treatment trains, tank layouts, feeding systems, monitoring integration, and biosecurity infrastructure.
Hatcheries & nurseries
Hatchery design is the most biology-critical design discipline in aquaculture. Larvae and juvenile fish are extraordinarily sensitive — water quality margins are tight, biosecurity is paramount, and every element of the design affects survival rates. Generic engineers get this wrong. We don’t.
Research institutions & universities
Research facilities have unique requirements — flexibility for different experimental protocols, precise environmental control, species isolation, and the ability to reconfigure systems as research programs change. We design facilities that scientists can actually work in.
Zoos, aquariums & public display
Public display facilities need systems that are reliable enough for daily operation with thousands of visitors, visually impressive, and capable of supporting diverse species collections. The biological requirements are as demanding as any production facility.
Live seafood holding
Live lobster, crab, abalone, and finfish holding systems for exporters, distributors, wholesalers, and restaurants. The design challenge is maintaining live product in peak condition at commercial holding densities — mortality costs money, and the right system design minimises it.
Commercial aquaponics
Aquaponics requires the simultaneous design of two interdependent production systems — fish and plants — that must share water chemistry while meeting the needs of both. It is a genuinely complex design challenge that rewards specialists.
A structured, transparent process from first conversation to completed documentation.
We understand your production goals, site constraints, species, budget, and timeline before a single line is drawn.
Preliminary layouts, system sizing, and a feasibility assessment. You see the direction before committing to full design.
Full CAD documentation, 3D visualisation, equipment specification, and construction-ready drawings.
We supply the equipment specified in the design, provide installation support, and remain available throughout commissioning.
A track record that spans commercial production, research, and public display.
Backwash Recovery Filtration System Sustainable water reuse through advanced filtration engineering
Frog Breeding Laboratory Species-specific aquatic system design for conservation and lifecycle support
Platypus Breeding Facility Advanced Life Support System for Conservation-Driven Aquatic Design
Contact us to discuss your facility design requirements
