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size which makes them a terror to their smaller 

 brethren, since they bully and even devour 

 them. Such fish should be diligently sought 

 for, and when caught, removed either to an 

 open stream where they can shift for them- 

 selves, or to a separate box, where, being of 

 equal size and strength, they will be less likely 

 to damage one another. Otherwise sad havoc 

 is sure to ensue. 



The above system should be pursued, suiting 

 the quantity and size of the food to that of the 

 fish, as long as they are kept in an artificial 



state. This period may extend as long as the 



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trout-rearer pleases : but, as a rule, space is at 

 a premium for ^future use, and the fry are 

 turned out as yearlings to shift for themselves 

 in the open river in March or April of the year 

 after that in which they were hatched. If, 

 however, there be abundance of room, especially 

 where they are in an open stream, it may be 

 advisable to keep them in for two years, as 



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