An Update OnTrout

The trout are becoming larger and more adventurous. More and more fry are making the journey by swimming toward the top of their tank and we are starting to feed them food instead of letting their sacs do the work. All of the water quality tests are suggesting that the fry should grow up to be strong and healthy. They are chilling out in their brisk 49.3 degrees water. This temperature is perfect for them and as you may know a healthy fish is a happy fish.


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Water Quality Testing

pH and nitrate levels are tested daily to make sure the water is healthy. We have volunteers that come in each day. The fish have been happy and are now able to swim to the top of the tank. This is a big step for them so they can get their food. The tank has had a constant pH of 7.6-7.7. Ammonia levels this week were 0.25 mg. the nitrate levels are 1-2. These levels are perfect. They are exactly where they should be!



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Location:Berwyn

Swimming fingerlings

The trout are swimming throughout the whole tank now . They aren't just in the redd, or at the bottom, but are actually swimming in the middle of the tank and even the top. It seems so long but also just a few days ago that they were eggs that we were patiently (but eagerly) waiting to hatch.



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Checking up with the trout :)

The trout are becoming so big! I remember when they were in the egg stage. Now the are little trout being about. I can't wait till I have to come in and do the testing. Hailey is now testing the water. Olivia was dropping Nitrate in the bottle! This is just some of the things we do. - Mikayla









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Brook Trout Comic Contest Winner Announced

Allie F has been chosen by her peers for her brook trout life cycle comic. Her interpretation competed against students in all classes.




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Thanks to a PTO grant, our classroom has received an iCelsius temperature probe. This allows us to keep records of water temperature throughout the day to produce a more accurate reading.



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Location:ICELSIUS HELPS TRACK TEMPERATURES

January 4, 2012- We are excited to report that due to the generous gift from the PTO, we have received a classroom iPad. This will help us with data collection, blogging, and digital storytelling. Stay tuned to see how the trout are enjoying room 107.




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Location:iPad Arrives