Search Results for:

Shop

Welcome to the Zapco Aquaculture online shop We offer a full range of equipment for commercial oyster growers and oyster growing hobbyists.  Our online shop is here to give you an opportunity to test our equipment and discover why it is in a class of its own.  Much of what we provide online are sample […]

Shipping & Returns

Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, […]

zz test nav 1

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” […]

Terms of Service

OVERVIEW This website is operated by Zapco Aquaculture. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Zapco Aquaculture. Zapco Aquaculture offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here. By visiting […]

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, […]

The anatomy of the oyster

anatomy of the oyster

The mantle : this fine fleshy layer of tissue surrounds the oyster’s body and ensures the formation and development of the oyster shell. It also contributes to the production of nacre (mother-of-pearl) lining the inside of the shell. The hinge : it governs the opening of the oyster while the adductor muscle keeps it shut. This muscle […]

What are predators of oysters?

Zapco Aquaculture

There are many predators to oysters.  Here are a few: Crabs:  Crabs can attack oysters from seed size (6 to 12mm) to market size. Otters & Raccoons: These animals will use oysters as a food source. Whelks & Oyster Drills: These gastropods will attack all sizes of oysters. Worms: Polydora, while not consuming the oyster, can cause mud blisters on the shell interior. These blisters […]

105 Meter Super Strong Hurricane Stormline

ZAPCO POLY AQUA STORM LINE - square

Limited Quantities.  Order Today

Especially developed for shellfish cultivation systems and other aquatic environments. This super strong easy to use product replaces unreliable rope.

Benefits

  • Super strong UV treated polyester
  • Advanced hydroscopic properties with breaking strain 1100 daN = 1122 kg force
  • Maintains structural integrity -40 to +70 degrees centigrade
  • Designed to be used with Zapco aquacultures storm clips with TPU lanyards
  • Available size 10mm od
  • Comes on a convenient steel drum for easy of handling
  • Available in 105m lengths
  • Perfect for long line floating bag suspended intertidal cage & oyster tumbler systems
  • Stops equipment from sliding down the backbone and bunching up in strong winds reducing the risk of the line breaking and losing valuable stock & equipment
  • The stormline also helps the workers to place the bags evenly along the lines

Oyster Grow Out Bags Sample Kit (Set of 4)

Limited Quantities.  Order Today

The long line floating oyster mesh bag taps into the nutrient and oxygen rich surface water which enables the oyster to grow much faster than traditional inter tidal oyster farming.

This kit includes:

One(1) – 5 mm by 5 mm diamond holed floating mesh bag
Three(3) – 10 mm by 10 mm diamond holded floating mesh bags
Four(4) – bag hooks with rubber lanyard and toggle
Eight(8) – 10 mm storm clips with rubber lanyard and Toggle
Eight(8) – type C clips
Eight(8) – Floats length 700 mm by width 110 mm by height 50 mm
Ten(10) meters of 10 mm Zapco Hurricane Stormline