Ep 22 - Aquatic Equipment Design, Sustainability, and the Next Wave of LSS

In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Amy Stone, an experienced aquatic systems designer whose career bridges aquaculture, aquaponics, and life support system (LSS) design. Amy shares her journey from raising fish to leading Aquatic Equipment & Design.

The conversation also pays tribute to the late Stewart McDaniel, honoring his impact and legacy in the aquatic life support community. Amy discusses what she learned from Stewart, how those lessons continue to shape her work, and why mentorship is critical for the next generation of professionals.

Listeners will gain insights into:

• The design and engineering of aquatic filtration and skid systems

• The crossover between aquaculture, aquaponics, and zoological LSS

• Sustainability practices and efficiency in system design

• The value of mentorship and community in advancing the field