zLIMS

zLIMS (Zebrafish Laboratory Information Management System) is a powerful, intuitive, 100% web-based aquatics colony management system developed by BioInfoRx. Designed specifically for the unique workflows of aquatic research, zLIMS helps researchers and facility managers improve operational efficiency and reduce research costs. The platform is fully mobile-friendly and accessible on any Internet-enabled device, making it easy for teams to manage their colonies from anywhere.

zLIMS is suitable for a wide range of organisations including animal core facilities, vivariums, research labs using aquatics, and biotech and pharmaceutical animal facilities. It can be used as a stand-alone product or connected to BioInfoRx's mLIMS platform for multi-species management. The system supports unlimited genotypes, water quality monitoring, fish health observations, IACUC Protocol tracking, breeding task management, and experiment tracking.

Fish and Colony Management

• Manage fish individually or in groups, with configurable quantities per group
• Track and update quantities through transfers, sacrifice, and breeding events
• Organise, search, and filter records by protocol, genotype, strain, and more
• Create projects and subsets to support multi-user research groups
• Track multiple fish species within the same system

Breeding Management

• Transfer groups of male and female fish to designated breeding tanks
• Record and track breeding data, birth rates, and mortality rates
• Generate breeding performance reports to monitor outcomes over time

Water Quality Monitoring

• Monitor water quality on a daily basis across all tanks
• Track, plot, compare, and review water quality data using built-in visualisation tools

Productivity and Data Tools

• Upload photos and files directly to records
• Import data and perform bulk updates to records
• Use automatic naming tools to streamline data entry
• Create and print tank cards for physical facility management

Reporting and Dashboards

• Access detailed dashboards with real-time summaries of fish and tank usage
• Generate IACUC protocol compliance reports
• Review breeding performance reports
• Receive daily reminders to support routine facility tasks

Subscription and Support

• Pricing is based on 12-month contracts, with academic/non-profit tiers starting at $360/year for a single user and scaling up for larger teams
• Biotech plans start at $720/year and facility plans start at $1,000/year
• A 25% discount is available when subscribing to both mLIMS and zLIMS
• All subscriptions include training, free weekly webinars, data import assistance, real-time software updates, and telephone and email support
• Personal webinar sessions can be arranged for individual labs or teams

zLIMS integrates seamlessly with mLIMS, allowing users to switch between platforms without logging out, making it an ideal solution for facilities managing multiple species. BioInfoRx provides ongoing support and free import assistance to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new users.