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RAS Sizing Calculator

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are sized around standing biomass, feed load and target density. This tool derives system volume, daily make-up water, TAN production, MBBR biofilter volume and oxygen demand — the five numbers every RAS engineer starts with.

Scenario modelling

Flexes feed load, TAN/O₂ per kg feed and biofilter kinetics — the levers that decide RAS CAPEX.

Calculator inputs

Trout/salmon 40–80, tilapia 60–120

Modern RAS 3–10%

Results

System volume
833 m³
50,000 kg ÷ 60 kg/m³
Daily make-up water
66.7 m³/day
8% of system volume
Feed load
600 kg/day
1.20% BW/day
TAN production
18 kg/day
30 g TAN / kg feed
MBBR biofilter volume
45 m³
@ 400 g TAN/m³·day
Oxygen demand
150 kg O₂/day
250 g O₂ / kg feed

Estimates Only: This calculator is provided for general informational purposes only. Results are approximate and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. They do not constitute legal, financial, engineering, tax, technical, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for independently verifying all calculations, specifications, prices, regulations, and requirements with qualified professionals before making any decisions. By using this calculator, you acknowledge that the website owners, operators, and affiliates accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or decisions resulting from its use.

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  3. 3. 1–3 comparable quotes. Typically within 5–10 business days, aligned on scope so you can compare like-for-like.
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Notes

  • Add safety factors of 20–30% on biofilter and oxygen for peak feeding, disease events and startup.
  • Denitrification, CO₂ stripping and solids handling are sized separately — request our full RAS engineering package.
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