aquaculture equipment, seed and oysters
Hexcyl Pod
Surface gear system increases growth rate, taste and quality of farmed oysters
Description
Designed for smaller farms or to allow for easy boat access, Hoopers Island Oysters developed the Hexcyl Pod to give oyster growers a competitive advantage. Featuring three Hexcy baskets connected with two, GoDeep GD-11 floats, the Pod converts traditional long-line gear into flexible surface gear. The Pod is one-quarter the size of the HI-Flow system allowing it to be easily deployed, stocked and managed in open waters.
Features
- Two doors for easy access to load/unload stock
- High quality 100% virgin UV resistant mesh bags
- Heavy duty construction
- Available with 3mm, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm and 20mm mesh bags
Benefits
- Easily moved and managed to maximize tidal flow conditions
- Encourages proper water flow
- Easy to stock and maintain
- Environmentally friendly materials
- Easy to stock and record growth thanks to 1.5 liter marker
Components & Dimensions
- Three (3) Hexcyl Baskets in 3mm 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, or 20mm mesh
- Two (2) Floats
- Fully assembled size is: 11h x 29l x 33w
Stocking Density Guidelines
| Basket Size |
Number of Oysters |
|---|---|
| 3mm | 6,000-10,000 oysters per basket at first fill (oysters start at 6mm in size) |
| 5mm | 800-1,000 oysters per basket at first fill (oysters start at 10mm in size) |
| 10mm* | 600 oysters per basket at first fill (oysters start at 20mm in size) |
| 15mm* | 300 oysters per baskets at first fill (oysters start at 30mm size) |
| 20mm* | 150 oysters per basket at first fill (oysters start at 40mm in size) |
*Another rule for the 10mm, 15mm and 20mm mesh baskets is to fill the oysters approximately 1/4 full and grade once the basket is half full.
Price
| Hexcyl Mesh Size | Price Fully Assembled |
|---|---|
| 20mm | $106 |
| 15mm | $110 |
| 10mm | $103 |
| 5mm | $116 |
| 3mm | $128 |
Terms
- Contact HIOC for current lead times and availability.
- Shipping extra
- Full payment required prior to receipt or shipping
