Fish Feeding

Curious about what to feed your trout?  Which brand of fish meal is best?  A recent study by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ranks Bio-Oregon as the best food for trout fry. Feeding trout can be a difficult job when you’re first starting out.  It’s hard to know how much is too much, and how much is not

Maintenance Checklists for fish and tank care

Daily checklist: Monitor tank temperature: an increase in temperature might indicate a chiller problem or a change in the tank insulation. Feed trout: only as much food as they can eat in a couple of minutes (one pinch or less when they are smaller). You may feed more than once a day, however. There are also

Preparing Your Tank: Pre-Cycling

Pre-Cycling the Tank Prior to Egg Delivery Copied from Maryland’s Trout in the Classroom Manual, section by Chuck Dinkel and Robb Cramer. Pre-cycling is a process designed to put your tank through the nitrogen cycle before the arrival of your eggs. When this works, it establishes a colony of good bacteria in your filter that

Troubleshooting FAQs

Troubleshooting FAQs (from old site) A wonderful resource has been published in the PA TIC program.  Read their Aquarium Resource Guide, put together by their agency scientists and TIC coordinators. Join the TIC/SIC National Google Group!This group is a great forum for questions, discussions, and announcements about everything Trout or Salmon in the Classroom! Simply apply

Trout and Salmon Transport

Trout Transportation Below are tips and instructions on how to move your fingerling trout safely from your classroom aquarium to your state-permitted release site. Materials Sturdy cooler or bucket with a loose-fitting lid.Ice made with dechlorinated water — or — ice in a Ziploc bag or 2-liter bottle.Battery-powered airstone Adapting a Cooler For the Transport

Trout Care FAQs

Vacation Plans

What to do during breaks and vacations Prepping for short vacations (3- or 4-day weekends)—Feed less on Friday.Do your water change as normal.They will be fine.Prepping for mid-length vacations (7-10 days)—Trout are wild animals that can survive leaner times.Trout do not need to be fed or visited during a 10-day vacation.One week beforehand, you can replace your