gutsrus Posted December 24, 2009 Report Posted December 24, 2009 Australian WebSite TROUT FOR SWIMMING POOLS Trout will flourish in swimming pools over the cooler months - roughly the end of April to November in Southern Victoria. They will help keep the pool clean and provide fun and food. The pool must be clear of chlorine and other chemicals, and the pool filter should be run for one to two hours a day. Feeding You will need to feed your trout - formulated trout food is best but cat food pellets, worms, insects, etc are also satisfactory. They are mainly top feeders so only feed them while they are actively taking food. Feed them in the same area each day. You can expect a quarter to half a kilo of growth over the winter period, depending on the feeding rate. Stocking As a rough guide your pool will carry about one fish for every metre around the pool. Keep the water level about twenty five centimetres from the top as the trout may try to jump out. Most people prefer to stock with fish of about 200 to 300 grams, which will give you nice sized fish when it is time to empty them from your pool. Quote
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