PIX number

05879

Title:

Low grade geothermal commercial applications in Colorado - fish farm

Caption

Located 2 miles west of Alamosa, Colorado, this fish farm utilizes 3 geothermal wells. They are 2000' deep with 105 degree Fahrenheit, 85 degree Fahrenheit, and 70 degree Fahrenheit water respectively, all with artesian flow. The deep well at 105 degrees has an SHP pump for an 800 gallon per minute flow. Overflow goes to Rock Creek. This fish farm raises white Tilapia fish for table use. Harvest is 50-100 thousand pounds per year at this location. Total production from this farm plus two others owned by the same company produces 500 thousand pounds per year. It takes 10 - 12 months to go from fry to market. Shown here, Tilapia fish in a net.

Credit:

Gretz, Warren

Publications:



Date:

2/1/1998

Index Date:

3/27/1998

DOE_office:

Notes:

Rocky Mountain White Tilapia;Monica S. Glos - Manager;717 Weber St.;Alamosa, CO;(719) 589-1664

Subject:

geothermal

Descriptors:

aquatic, commercial, display, fish, food, hot spots, product

Person/Place:

Alamosa, Colorado; Rocky Mountain White Tilapia

Release Level

Full/Internet

DOE Information:

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