burgerbeister:
Isn't there two turnovers per year; one in the Fall and again in the Spring? Or is that just for climates where the surface water gets below 39*F?
Aeration experts and others plse chime in to correct me if needed.
Yes. that probably was the case this year. I was told that my pond had ice on it a few wks. ago. I'm sure Mrs. Deaner experienced the same thing. I guess I just never consider spring turnover down south as being an issue, especially in smaller 10-12 ft deep ponds. The metabolism of the fish is very low and not much O2 needed. Thanks for adding that possibility as folks from all over the country read this. Our concern is usually keeping the fish from boiling in July and Aug.
I turn off my aerator when the fish quit feeding and turn it on when I ramp it up in late spring; not so much co-ordinating it with possible turnover, but with warmer water and added nutrition to keep all of the pond habitable and improve water quality.
