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Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Rainbow Trout<\/strong> is a fast-swimming, cold-water fish known for its sleek silver body and iridescent pink lateral stripe<\/strong>. Highly active and oxygen-loving, this species is best suited to large, well-filtered aquariums, ponds, or dedicated cold-water systems. It is not a typical community aquarium fish and requires specialised care.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

North America
(Introduced worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture)<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Carnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Feeds on high-quality trout pellets, frozen foods, insects, and small aquatic invertebrates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Requires frequent feeding when young, reducing as it matures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Best kept species-only<\/strong> or with other cold-water, fast-swimming fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Will eat smaller fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Not suitable for tropical or slow-moving species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Semi-aggressive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Predatory toward smaller tank mates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        May show territorial behavior in confined spaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Advanced<\/strong>
        Requires excellent water quality, high oxygen levels, strong filtration, and cool temperatures<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 8\u201318 \u00b0C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Oxygen:<\/strong> Very high (strong flow and aeration essential)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Requires large tanks or ponds with strong current<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Not suitable for warm or tropical aquariums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Sensitive to poor water quality and elevated temperatures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A beautiful and powerful cold-water species ideal for experienced keepers with the correct environment and space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Overview The Rainbow Trout is a fast-swimming, cold-water fish known for its sleek silver body and iridescent pink lateral stripe. Highly active and oxygen-loving, this species is best suited to large, well-filtered aquariums, ponds, or dedicated cold-water systems. It is not a typical community aquarium fish and requires specialised care. Origin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11273,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[55],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11274","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pond-river-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/11274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=11274"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=11274"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=11274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}