The Thunder 500 was developed in direct collaboration with aquaculture industry professionals, and it shows in details that matter specifically to fish farms: raised burners and direct firing flames cut through waste more effectively than a standard burner placement, while a sloped refractory floor feeds material toward the flames rather than letting it sit in cooler corners of the chamber. A built-in load line also prevents overfilling, which helps keep every burn cycle consistent.
Its compact footprint and non-corrosive construction make it a practical choice not just for land-based fish farms but for barge use as well, where space is tighter and equipment faces even more direct exposure to a marine environment.
Key Benefits
- Raised burners with direct firing flames for effective combustion of fish waste
- Sloped refractory floor feeds waste toward the flames rather than pooling in cold corners
- Built-in load line prevents overfilling for consistent burn cycles
- Non-corrosive construction for sustained marine and coastal exposure
- Runs on diesel, propane, natural gas, or biofuel
Specifications Snapshot
- Load capacity: 500 kg
- Chamber volume: approximately 0.54 m³
- Loading method: front-loading
- Gas retention time: 2 seconds
- Fuel options: diesel, LPG, natural gas, biofuel
Ideal For
- Medium to large fish farms
- Fish wholesalers with higher daily waste volumes
- Barge-based aquaculture operations needing a compact footprint
- Sites wanting equipment specifically engineered for the aquaculture industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Thunder 500 different from the Mini AQUA at a similar capacity range?
The Thunder 500 was designed specifically with aquaculture professionals around raised burners, direct firing flames, and a sloped refractory floor built to actively feed waste into the burn — features aimed squarely at fish waste rather than general adaptation of a standard chamber.
Can the Thunder 500 be installed on a barge?
Yes, its compact footprint and non-corrosive construction make it a practical fit for barge-based operations, not just land-based farms.
How does the load line help operation?
It gives operators a clear visual guide to avoid overfilling the chamber, which helps keep each burn cycle consistent and avoids the inefficiency or incomplete combustion that comes with overloading.
Call to Action
Starting a new pet cremation business or adding in-house cremation to your clinic?
Tell us your expected daily volume and we’ll confirm the PET-200 is the right fit.
Speak to our team today!