Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Sanday mini-hatchery

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Mr. Pietri

Here’s a short video filmed by the pupils showing a typical routine check of our mini brown trout hatchery: water temperature reading, removal of dead ova, solar pump check, water level, etc… The mini hatchery is located outside and submitted … Continue reading →

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The Stronsay ova are hatching!

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Mr. Pietri

Johnny and Jamie noticed today (22/02) that there seemed to be less and less ova visible on the mesh tray in the tank… We discovered why just before dinner when we realised that they had all pretty much hatched and … Continue reading →

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Trout ova video (Stronsay School)

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Mr. Pietri

This is a short video of the mini-hatchery set-up at the Stronsay School:

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“Troot in the Shed 2018” at the Stronsay School.

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Mr. Pietri

I’m glad to say that our mini-hatchery project is back at the Stronsay School for the 7th year! For this session, most of the supervision and maintenance of the ova will be covered by Jamie and Johnny; they also attend … Continue reading →

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