Freedom Part 2

Below are some clearer pictures of the trout swimming in the tank.  They are really starting to move and search for food.  Students will get to see them this week and the rest of the school can start scheduling times to sign-up to come in and see the trout. 

Based on their size they are still fry, but very soon we should be able to call them fingerlings (longer than an inch).  If you look closely you can see several bands on dark blue on the sides of the trout.  These are parr marks and the trout will have these until they become adults.

Freedom . . .

The trout were moved this week from their hatching basket into the tank!  They are doing fine and some have learned how to eat.  The food has to be "stirred" into the water at this point and it has been exciting to see the fish start to get the hang of how to snatch it out of the water.  They are becoming more active, however many are still comfortable sitting on the bottom until they learn how to eat.  Keep checking back for updated pictures.