Rainbow trout are primarily grown in flow-through aquaculture production systems. Flow-through aquaculture production systems depend on water exchange to maintain suitable water quality for the trout and rely on water flow for the collection and removal of metabolic wastes. Water for flow-through systems is usually diverted from streams, springs, or artesian wells to flow through the farm by gravity. With rare exceptions, pumping water from a water source is seldom done due to the cost-prohibitive expense.
These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution
Welcome
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.
eXtension: more mind reach
Have a question? Try asking one of our Experts
What type of aquaculture production system is usually used to grow rainbow trout?
Last Updated: July 30, 2011
Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts
Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.
