Commercial Lobster Holding Systems & Live Seafood Tanks

Lobster and live seafood holding is a filtration challenge most general-purpose aquatic filters aren’t built for. Saltwater environments are corrosive, stocking densities in holding tanks are high, and the animals need to arrive at the customer in peak condition — not stressed, not lethargic, and not dead. Ammonia buildup, temperature swings, and poor water clarity all drive up mortality rates and eat directly into your margins.

AST bead filters handle both solids removal and biological filtration in a single unit, keeping ammonia and nitrite levels in check while operating at low pressure for energy savings. The bead media is food-safe, never needs replacement, and holds up in saltwater without degradation. Whether you’re running a high-volume distribution center turning thousands of pounds per week or a restaurant holding tank that needs to keep a few hundred pounds of inventory alive and healthy, our filters are designed to reduce mortality, cut water chilling costs, and minimize the daily maintenance that pulls your staff away from the work that actually makes you money.