Fried Filter Frantic Faculty...

Yesterday afternoon the trout crew realized the filter in the aquarium was not working. They removed approximately 30 dead fry from the tank, vacuumed the tank changing 5 gallons of water, and began to worry as Mr. Hart and myself set into action to get another filtration system from our local trout unlimited sponsor-Larry Winey.




Mr. Winey brought another filter that we were unable to get working after approximately a couple hours of intense problem solving. Thankfully, Mr. Hart is known for his aquariums and offered two other filter systems that he had in his classroom. I was reluctant to use them due to cross contamination. However, weighing the options we decided it was our only option. In order to keep the beneficial bacteria that we had built up in our filter, we transferred the filters and ceramic cylinders into Mr. Hart's filters. It appears to be working although we did have 23 more fish die today.


Things were going so smoothly so I guess it was time for a little excitement. The students love this project. I am hopeful that we will return to smooth sailing once again.

Trout Journal:

12-13-10 Savannah and Leda:

I love doing trout, having fun being able to do more stuff. I just got blasted with water. Trout are unique. Doing this-amazing!!

12-15-10 Leda and Savannah:

I'm thankful for the trout. They're amazing. They're a lot to work with, but we know it is worth it. Savannah says we are going to name them!! One is called Big Eyes and another Fishy Flyer.

12-21-10 David, Ethan, Austin and Dillon:

The trout are doing good. We found a couple dead ones. We are doing our best to keep the trout alive.

12-22-10 David, Austin, and Ethan:

A lot of trout are dying and we don't like that.

Article Written by Ethan Hosler published
in the Lack Tuscarora Times 12-17-10:

The Brook Trout Are Swimming Up

A few days ago we left some trout swim through the tank. They are doing well. My friend David and I are cleaning the tank every day. We love doing it. First we test ph. Then we vacuum the tank. After that we add water with buffer in it. Then we are done. That's all I have about the trout this time.