Capabilities
The Lancaster Aquarium comprises freshwater aquaria with shelving, pumps and raw water for the husbandry of freshwater organisms (fish and invertebrates). A raw water supply (filtered water from a local reservoir) is accessible in this room, so the aquaria can be operated in a flow-through configuration for fish. To undertake fish husbandry, researchers must obtain a Home Office license and address issues of animal welfare
Lifecycle
The Lancaster Aquarium facility was established in 2003 in laboratory space leased from Lancaster University (due for review in 2022).
Uniqueness
Co-location of the Lancaster Aquarium alongside the Aquatic Mesocosm Facility at UKCEH Lancaster provides unique opportunities for experimental freshwater ecology.
Partners
The Aquarium space is leased from Lancaster University.
Access
Access to the Lancaster Aquarium Access can be arranged through UKCEH and Lancaster University staff: enquiries can be made through UKCEH Lake Ecosystems Group in the first instance.
Location
The Aquarium is located on the Lancaster University campus, adjacent to the UKCEH Lancaster building.
Funding sources
Funding for use of the Aquarium mainly comes from research project grants using the UKCEH Aquatic Mesocosm Facility.
Users
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UKCEH researchers (staff and students).
Last updated
27 March 2023 13:04
