Unique toxicity detection method
Fish are evolutionarily closer to humans than often-used test organisms such as daphnia or mussels. They possess a highly developed nervous system that is extremely sensitive to neurotoxins, making them the ideal biological sensors.
The ToxProtect II continuously monitors the swimming activity of up to 10 fish in an aquarium fed with drinking or mains water.
Photoelectric sensors in the aquarium register the movements and distribution of the fish. The influx of harmful substances leads directly to the fish‘s reaction. They avoid staying at the inflow point and change their activity pattern. An alarm verification system is activated if values fall below a predetermined threshold.
