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Trout in the Classroom
Tank and Chiller Setup
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Step 1:
Disinfect everything with 10% bleach solution
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Step 2:
Place tank on insulating foam.
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Step 3:
Place undergravel filter in tank with openings towards back of tank.
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Step 4:
Place locking tube into corner hole of filter and place pump end into tube.
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Step 5: ChillersThere are 4 types of Chiller units currently being used:
Micro Chiller
Aqua-Medic Chiller
Pacific Coast Chiller
Glacier Chiller
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Step 5: ChillersMicro Chiller:
Smallest unit used, has external power source.
Pump
Water in Water out
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Step 5: ChillersAqua-Medic
Only a few of these are being used.
Water in Water out
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Step 5: ChillersPacific Coast
These are very reliable units, but a little large.
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Step 6:
The pump to run the Chiller should be totally submersed, but not attached to undergravel filter.
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Step 7:
Place gravel and rock into tank.
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Step 8:
Complete insulation of tank.
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Step 9:
Setup and run tank for 2 weeks before eggs arrive to form Biofilter.
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Step 10:
Final product if all goes well – a tank full of fry!!