Dissolved oxygen (DO) is a crucial component of our trout tanks. Trout and other salmonids prefer cold water because they require high levels of dissolved oxygen, which cold water can provide. Below are some thoughts about how to assess dissolved oxygen in your classroom tank. The temperature of the water affects how much dissolved oxygen (DO) can be held in the water, but it does not indicate how much DO is in the water. The only real way to test this is with
If you have a bubbling airstone, and a working bulkhead with a little air mixed in, then you most likely have good dissolved oxygen levels. It is good to have a kit that tests DO for comparison with your local waterway that you are monitoring/releasing the trout into later. Donate to Trout in the Classroom |