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Posted By: akfry recommendation for aerator - 09/10/11 03:44 PM
Been searching for an aerator and not sure what we need... it's for a small pond (1/3 - 1/2 acre) that is boomerang shaped, about 9-10' deep on both ends, and next to the woods (pic included). Want a bubbler (no fountain), but not sure of size and # of heads needed for the pond shape. thanks!



Description: 1 yr old pond, 1/3 acre boomerang shape (curves to back left)
Attached picture pond 6-11-11.jpg
Posted By: Ted Lea FOREVERGREEN Re: recommendation for aerator - 09/12/11 11:56 AM
Look at placing two stations equal distance apart and supply as little as 2.5 cfm open flow minimum or 4.2 cfm maximum.
Posted By: etexpsych Re: recommendation for aerator - 10/16/11 03:06 PM
Ted, recommendations for a kit for a pond like this. Ours is 140 x 90 and 11 ft deep - in e Texas etexpsych
Posted By: Ted Lea FOREVERGREEN Re: recommendation for aerator - 10/16/11 09:22 PM
What is age of pond and fish population, light- med -heavy?Plant, algae issues?
Posted By: lifeisgood Re: recommendation for aerator - 10/19/11 09:33 PM
Is the volume mentioned above, 2.5 -4.2 cfm for each station, or is it total.
Posted By: Ted Lea FOREVERGREEN Re: recommendation for aerator - 10/19/11 10:40 PM
Total, two stations with 2 >9 inch membrane discs each or 4 total discs. A Vertex CoActive airstation (2 > 9 inch discs)has an operating range of min 1 cfm (I prefer a little more)and a max of 2.5 cfm.An Air One Plus for example has a compressor that has 2.5 open flow cfm and supplies ample air to two Co active air Stations or 4 total discs.Hope this helps.
Posted By: lifeisgood Re: recommendation for aerator - 10/20/11 07:34 PM
Perfect, thanks
Posted By: kee chun Re: recommendation for aerator - 01/11/12 02:13 AM
i have aeration pump model no. 2680ce50-258
it is operateing, but not enough air.
Posted By: esshup Re: recommendation for aerator - 01/11/12 05:50 AM
Who is the manufacturer, how old is it, and what maintenance has been done to it? Please describe the diffusers (how many, what type) and how deep they are in the water.
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