Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus Mykiss 15cm

Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus Mykiss 15cmRainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) OverviewThe 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. OriginNorth America (Introduced worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture)

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.

North America
(Introduced worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture)

• Carnivorous
• Feeds on high-quality trout pellets, frozen foods, insects, and small aquatic invertebrates
• Requires frequent feeding when young, reducing as it matures

• Best kept species-only or with other cold-water, fast-swimming fish
• Will eat smaller fish
• Not suitable for tropical or slow-moving species

• Semi-aggressive
• Predatory toward smaller tank mates
• May show territorial behavior in confined spaces

Advanced
Requires excellent water quality, high oxygen levels, strong filtration, and cool temperatures

• Temperature: 8–18 °C
• pH: 6.5–8.0
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Oxygen: Very high (strong flow and aeration essential)

• Requires large tanks or ponds with strong current
• Not suitable for warm or tropical aquariums
• Sensitive to poor water quality and elevated temperatures

A beautiful and powerful cold-water species ideal for experienced keepers with the correct environment and space.