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Technical description and warranty card

DA1803

Light-dark box for zebrafish

Light-dark box test is traditionally used to assess the levels of anxiety, both in rodents and in Danio rerio (zebrafish). This test utilizes the scototaxis, an aversion to bright areas and preference for the dark, which is natural for zebrafish. Light-dark box test does not require pre-training.

Materials

Walls and dividers are made of matte foamed PVC (black and white), translucent wall connectors of acrylic. The arena is waterproof.

Dimensions

height 150 mm
width 100 mm
overall length 450 mm
length of white or dark chamber (till the insertable divider) 195 mm
length of the starting chamber (between the insertable dividers) 50 mm

Cleaning

The arena may be cleaned with alcohol solution (70%) or standard water-soluble non-agressive cleaning agents. Do not use organic solvents or other chemically aggressive substances. Do not use abrasive cleaning – this may damage the surface of the arena.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, protect from direct sunlight. Do not put additional weight on the surface of the assembled arena.

Components included

Light-dark box, double wall divider, cap of the dark compartment

Assembling procedure

The product is shipped fully assembled. Carefully remove the protective film and wipe all surfaces with ethanol before use.

Limited warranty

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product within 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

- damage, accidental or otherwise, while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

- damage caused by accident, misuse, tampering with or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the Instructions.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The product you purchased may differ from the one shown in the photo and/or in the assembling instructions.

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