Eyed eggs are now starting to become sac fry. They started hatching about 2 days ago and are progressing rapidly at a steady pace. Water temp is saying steady at around 52.5 F degrees water level has been pretty even from day to day. All pumps are working nicely with the exception of some leaking.
The sac fry should hopefully continue at the growth rate they are at now. As long as we keep up on the tank by checking water level, temp, ph and ammonia levels at daily rate.
Thomas Walters

It’s been less than a week since the arrival of our eggs, and today we have noticed about 10 eggs hatched in each of our two vibert boxes. Students observed yolk sacs attached to the underside of the alevin.

For about three weeks our group has worked on our tank. Over this time the pH had dropped to 6.8 and risen to 7.2. We have kept the pH, ammonia, and nitrate levels as close to what they are supposed to be. We have had days where as much as 19 have died. But still, we have about 280 fish left alive. Today, we changed some water for the second time. It is tedious work because you need to get the replacement water at just the right temp. Then you need to take water out with a pump. That, too, is hard because you need to make sure none of the fish get too near the pump. Then once that is done, you need to put the new water in. It is really heavy! On a whole I enjoy taking care of the trout. My partners and I get along really well.
Keri Ross
Grade 9
December 15 2006

The Southern Regional High School Science Department would like to thank Duane Lloyd from Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited for bringing us the alevins. Our students are excited about the opportunity to participate in this program.