Field validation
Completed- Location
- Portugal
- Year
- 2023–25
- Water
- Freshwater & Marine
- Market
- Aquaculture, Aquatic ecosystems
Validated across freshwater, Marine, shrimp and RAS sites.
Markets
Aquaculture water testing
Check nitrite and ammonium where the animals are, from one drop, without sending samples to a lab.
Spot-check nitrite and ammonium where the animals are, without sending samples to a lab.
- Freshwater and marine farms
- Shrimp and RAS systems
- Results in minutes from one drop
Reference projects
Projects and programmes we have worked on in this market.
Aquaponics testing
Ongoing- Location
- Portugal
- Year
- 2025
- Water
- Freshwater
- Market
- Aquaculture
Testing in aquaponics systems supported by EU BlueInvest.
EEA Grants Blue Growth project
Completed- Location
- Portugal – Norway
- Year
- 2022–24
- Water
- Freshwater & Marine
- Market
- Aquaculture, Aquatic ecosystems
Bilateral project on sensing for the blue economy.
North American pilots
Planned- Location
- USA
- Year
- Jan 2027
- Water
- Freshwater & Marine
- Market
- Aquaculture, Wastewater
First pilots with Specio Analytics.
Frequently asked questions
Which compounds can I check on a farm?
Nitrite and ammonium today, and nitrate when that strip is scheduled for 2027. Each is a separate single-use strip for the same reader.
Do I need to send samples to a lab?
No. The test happens where the animals are: one drop in the cartridge, inserted into the reader, result on your phone in about three and a half minutes.
Does it work in marine water?
Yes. Nitrite strips are available in freshwater and marine variants, and the enzyme layer keeps the reading specific even in salty water.
How much water does one test need?
One drop, 50–70 µL. No sample preparation and no reagents to mix.
How are results recorded?
The reader syncs over Bluetooth to the app, which logs each result with its sample and site so you can export them for reporting.