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trout fingerlings anyone?

I'm interested in getting about 30 trout fingerlings in November and raising them over winter. I'm pretty sure that's too small of a number for most suppliers. Anyone want to go in on a purchase and/or know of registered aquaculturists to recommend for trout in the Sac area? [Yes, I know about DFG's list of aquaculturists; I'm looking more for recommendations based on your own experience].

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Permalink Reply by Justin on October 9, 2012 at 12:39am

I'm interested to know what they cost. I got to see some real beauties at AquaBiotic Systems up in the Santa Cruz mountains. Gorgeous fish. I'm still looking for food grade totes btw. Almost picked a few up today but found out some were used to ship/store concrete sealer and the others contained glue... guy told me it was all food grade and fda approved to boot. back to the fish, here's a photo of one of the trout, I think he was a year or so old? It's late, I'm tired, here's the photo:

Permalink Reply by Francis Gibson on October 9, 2012 at 8:31am

Paul,

Count me in for 100. Can drive up from Vallejo.

Thanks,

Francis

Permalink Reply by Jon Parr on October 9, 2012 at 8:51am

I know of one nearby, but they want a minimum of 500 fingerlings ordered. I'll look into it for you.

By December I plan on having some Kokanee fingerlings available, and they are SO much better tasting, IMO.

Permalink Reply by Janet Little on October 13, 2012 at 11:33am

I would like to try some Trout, I'll take as many as needed to get them. I have a new 275 gallon IBC tote to put them in. Whats the latest word on this?

Permalink Reply by Paul Trudeau on October 14, 2012 at 9:29am

Hi everyone,

After more consideration, I've changed my mind and won't be putting trout into my system right now. I don't think my current level of filtration is adequate for them, and I'm not sure I have the time to do what it takes to improve it soon enough. I encourage the rest of you who have indicated an interest to pursue a purchase together. If I get any more info on sources, etc., I'll pass it on to you here.