Welcome to Biosystems

Biosystems is the commercial division of Tropical Marine Centre, manufacturers and suppliers of water filtration equipment, specialising in plug and play recirculation filtration systems (RAS), as well as LED Lighting and advanced lighting control systems.

Animal Welfare

Our commitment to animal welfare is unwavering. 

Sustainability

We are deeply committed to ensuring sustainability through our supply chains for future generations.

Quality

Our commitment to consistent,
high-quality products and livestock is unwavering. 

Passion

Our passion is what drives us to achieve excellence.

Expertise

Our global efforts in advising, supporting, participating, and implementing best practice animal welfare standards.

Sectors We Serve

Aquaculture

Specialising in filtration, lighting and advanced photoperiod control systems to support welfare and ensure optimal production.

Public Aquaria

Europe's largest supplier of sustainably sourced marine livestock, plug and play filtration systems and system components, as well as LED lighting and controls for every biotope.  

Seafood Holding

Depuration systems, UV sterilisers and Protein skimmers, as well as plug and play filtration solutions for all your seafood holding needs.

Bio CSL - Coral Spawning lab

Bio CSL embodies a strategic partnership between two global leaders: Biosystems, the commercial division of Tropical Marine Centre, and Coral Spawning Lab.

 

Research Facilities

Plug and play filtration packages and advanced LED lighting and lighting control systems to provide controlled life support systems.

Agriculture

Plug and play LED lighting and simple to use lighting control systems to reduce production costs and support better animal welfare.

Algaculture

Specialist lighting systems for micro and macro algae culture, as well as pumps, filters and UV sterilisers.

Aquatic Retail

Complete filter systems and filtration components for use on Aquatic Retail systems, as well as LED lighting with simple plug and play control system to provide perfect displays.

Some of Our Happy Customers

Ecocean has been using TMC's System...

Ecocean has been using TMC's System 5000 filtration systems on multiple projects for more than 15 years. The systems are robust, well built and ultra compact. Moreover, you will always have someone answering your technical request for any material demand or spare component. We really recommend TMC for their professionalism!!

— Gilles Lecaillon | ECOCEAN

Ever since we started our first Rossmore oyster...

Ever since we started our first Rossmore oyster purification tanks in the UK, we have enjoyed and used TMC supplies. The team have always been very helpful, and the materials they have supplied have always been on time and very good quality. I would certainly recommend them if you are setting up shellfish tanks.

— Tristan Hugh-Jones | ROSSMORE OYSTERS LTD

The Biosystems team has always provided excellent service...

The Biosystems team has always provided excellent service with both advice and supply of equipment for our shellfish hatchery processes over many decades, and hopefully, they'll be supplying us with equipment for many more years to come!

— Kelsey Thompson | Aquaculture Director

We have been working with the Biosystems team since 2018...

We have been working with the Biosystems team since 2018, initially as a supplier of our RAS and lighting systems, and subsequently for additional equipment and projects. We’ve been consistently impressed with the great equipment provided by TMC. Their communication is top-notch, and their industry expertise has been invaluable. Plus, their after-service support is excellent.

— Luke Wilson | BANTRY MARINE RESEARCH STATION LTD

The Biolumen Pro Controller and lights were the only lighting system available...

The Biolumen Pro Controller and lights were the only lighting system available commercially that was able to provide the functionality we needed for our research. No other system we have worked with has had such an intuitive user interface. This system works exceptionally well with recirculation systems and the Atlantic salmon and walleye we have raised using the Biolumen system have had remarkably robust growth rates and health indices. We have also really appreciated the technical support and customer service of Tropical Marine Centre and its staff. João and other TMC staff worked closely with us to ensure we had the correct equipment for our aquaculture systems, species raised, and specific applications before we purchased it. The TMC staff knew their equipment well and provided detailed instructions for the installation and operation of the lights and control unit. It is nice to know we can rely on TMC to assist us if we ever have questions or problems

— Tyler Firkus | Uni of Wisconsin-Stevens - NADF

The Deep has incorporated components supplied by TMC’s Biosystems for the past 20 years...

The Deep has incorporated components supplied by TMC’s Biosystems for the past 20 years. As a team that values consistency, quality, and reliability, we have always found Biosystems’ components to be a valuable addition to our aquatic life support assets. Additionally, we have consistently experienced excellent support and after-sales service. Similarly, our experience with TMC’s Biolumen lighting solutions has been very positive. We have collaborated with them to create high-quality lighting installations at competitive prices for several of our high-profile exhibitions.

— Ben Jones | Director of Husbandry & Exhibition The Deep

I have been working with TMC for almost 15 years...

I have been working with TMC for almost 15 years, and they are undoubtedly one of the best fish suppliers in the world. Additionally, they offer a valuable and extensive list of products for public aquariums. Their team is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and pleasant to work with. World-class suppliers like TMC are more than just product and service providers; they are business partners who have made significant contributions to the success of our projects

— Bernardo Nascimento | Oceanarium (Mauritius) Ltd

It's been our great privilege to work with TMC Iberia...

It's been our great privilege to work with TMC Iberia since day one, particularly during our early design stages of the Porto Pim Aquarium, our headquarters in the middle of the Atlantic, the Azorean island of Faial. TMC did its best to accommodate our (long) list of requirements and we feel lucky to have them so close.

— João Correia | FLYING SHARKS LDA

Othniel Oysters have bought depuration equipment from TMC...

Othniel Oysters have bought depuration equipment from TMC since 1993, they are our “go to” place for pumps, UV’s, and tank plumbing. TMC is a joy to do business with, always happy to give advice and help with whatever project we are involved with.

— Gary | Othniel Oysters Ltd

TMC are a very good company to do business with.

TMC is a very good company to do business with. Good customer service, go above and beyond to fulfill any orders. Great communication from the staff, very efficient and prompt delivery.

— Ondine | Office Manager at Ammodytes Co Ltd

The Lake District Coast Aquarium Ltd have used TMC as a supplier...

The Lake District Coast Aquarium Ltd have used TMC as a supplier for much of the life support infrastructure and lighting upgrades since our aquarium opening in 1997. As we diversified our displays to include tropical marine species, most of these came from TMC Manchester. They have always been able to provide specialist advice and good prompt service, we would have no hesitation in recommending them!

— Mark Vollers | LAKE DISTRICT COAST AQUARIUM

At Proaquatix, we got tired of the guesswork in trying to find the best lighting solution...

At Proaquatix, we got tired of the guesswork in trying to find the best lighting solution for our fish hatchery. When we heard about the Biolumen system, with its advanced photoperiod control, we couldn’t wait to try it out. We’re happy to say, that the system has worked extremely well, and we’ve expanded its use to cover our critical broodstock area and most of our hatchery tanks. The platform is extremely simple to use, and the lights are a breeze to connect. Smooth transitions at sunrise and sunset mean less stress for the fish, and multiple channels make it easy to set day length and intensity according to the different needs of the many species we work with.

— Avery Davis | Farm Manager at Proaquatix

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