Comments on: How do we sink the net breeder? http://www.njtroutintheclassroom.org/2006/11/09/how-do-we-sink-the-net-breeder/ A conservation education initiative of NJ State Council of Trout Unlimited and its chapters, NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife, and leading educators Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Brian Cowden http://www.njtroutintheclassroom.org/2006/11/09/how-do-we-sink-the-net-breeder/#comment-18 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:23:28 +0000 http://www.njtroutintheclassroom.org/2006/11/09/how-do-we-sink-the-net-breeder/#comment-18 Those of you with the net breeders who have sac fry or alevins swimming in the net can release your fish into the tank. Please make sure you remove any dead or unhatched eggs once all are hatched to prevent any mold issues. Also, remember to cover any intake lines to prevent loss of fry. Does anyone remember the use an "old lady's stocking" or was that an "old, ladies stocking"? To release the fry, simply lower the net breeder into the tank and allow the fry to escape. They may bunch in groups at the bottom of the tank - this is normal until they are strong enough to swim freely. Lastly, don't feel the urge to feed the fry until they have absorbed their egg sacs. Please refer to the feeding guidelines on the site. Those of you with the net breeders who have sac fry or alevins swimming in the net can release your fish into the tank. Please make sure you remove any dead or unhatched eggs once all are hatched to prevent any mold issues. Also, remember to cover any intake lines to prevent loss of fry. Does anyone remember the use an “old lady’s stocking” or was that an “old, ladies stocking”?

To release the fry, simply lower the net breeder into the tank and allow the fry to escape. They may bunch in groups at the bottom of the tank - this is normal until they are strong enough to swim freely.

Lastly, don’t feel the urge to feed the fry until they have absorbed their egg sacs. Please refer to the feeding guidelines on the site.

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