Update of Brook trout

The trout are growing well and are adapting to their environment quickly. We are in suspense to release them to the wild. Many of us have grown close to the trout. We have learned a lot about taking care of living beings from the trout's daily needs. Today students have taken ph tests, nitrate tests, nitrite tests, and ammonia tests, and the results were a ph of 7.5, and an ammonia of 0.25. The students have grown attached to the fish and even named one Sammy. More information is to come!
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Many trout are thriving in our classroom tank. Their ravenous nature leads many to hover just below the surface, searching for food around the clock, though they are only fed twice a week. These fingerlings, as they are called, bear Parr Marks down the sides of their torso.
Through mid March to late May, TIC advises us to feed size two food in 1/2 teaspoon increments for a total of one teaspoon per week. Despite the feeding schedule, trout always appear hungry and would likely eat as often as allowed.



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Blog Update

Fish have been very healthy and active over the past couple days. The temperature is 49.6 degrees. I have seen the fish grow a lot-some bigger than others. We are proud to report that no fish have died in a while, and the fish are still healthy! We will keep updating on the blog for more Berwyn Brookies news.



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