Preliminary Studies of Culture of Commercially Important Tropical Fishes Utilizing Nevada's Geothermal Aquifers to Simulate Tropical Conditions
- Key words
- Direct Use; Nevada; Aquaculture; Fish Farming
- Location
- Hobo Hot Springs, Nevada
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1987
- Session
- Direct use; Aquaculture
- Language
- English
Abstract
A six month study to propagate tropical viviparous fishes (platies, swordtails, and mollies) was commissioned by the University of Nevada, School of Veterinary Medicine. The study began in September 1986 when breeder fish were purchased and terminated at the end of March 1987. Breeder fish were stocked in growout raceways thermoregulated and oxygenated. Water temperatures were maintained at 26 degrees C and oxygen levels held at 4-8 ppm. Daily mortalities were recorded throughout the study. This study indicates that the culture of aquaria quality fish is viable utilizing geothermal resources. Commercial rearing techniques are presented an intensive approaches emphasized.
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