Any beginner trout?

[Jammie]

Hi all! I am new to the hobby and plan to get a tank later this year, a little on the larger size but it depends on what space I have to work with since I'll be moving houses soon. Can't explain why but I've been very interested in trout (rainbow, brook, blue spotted hill) so I was wondering would any of these or even some other trout be suitable for a beginner? If not then I am happy to wait until later down the road when I am more experienced in the hobby

 

[phreeflow]

You could go with the hill trout if you’re talking about Barilius Bakeri. They are a type of cyprinid and not actually a trout.

The others you mentioned would need a chiller

 

[Jammie]

You could go with the hill trout if you’re talking about Barilius Bakeri. They are a type of cyprinid and not actually a trout.

Yes that's the fish I mean

The others you mentioned would need a chiller

Are chillers difficult to use/maintain? Don't know much about them other than the fact they're expensive

 

[phreeflow]

Yes that's the fish I mean


Are chillers difficult to use/maintain? Don't know much about them other than the fact they're expensive

They’re not hard to maintain or difficult to use. Just set the temperature, add a pump, and you’re good to go. They do use a lot of power though. You won’t need one for the Hill Trout but the others will, along with tons of flow, lots of dissolved oxygen, and very clean water

 

[Jammie]

I'll definitely spend more time looking more in depth into their housing. I know rainbow and brook trout are a lot bigger than hill trout so I was wondering if a 150 gallon could house a single rainbow trout or brook trout (or even a pair) for life?

 

[Hybridfish7]

I'll definitely spend more time looking more in depth into their housing. I know rainbow and brook trout are a lot bigger than hill trout so I was wondering if a 150 gallon could house a single rainbow trout or brook trout (or even a pair) for life?

No