New pond 1/2 ac.in East Texas. North of I-20--South of I-30. Pie shaped on a hill. Deep end appr. 12-14 ft deep. shallow end 3 ft. About 400ft run to house for power. Plan to use some water for house shrubs. So will need power for water pump. Could run water pump and aerator at separate times. Q.#1 Do I need to aerate. If so how much and when. Thought about a windmill aerator- Most of the time there is wind. But concern for inconsistentcy--too much too little.... Thoughts-Recommendations
Dr. Bob,
We were in a similar situation this time last year with a new 2+ acre pond on our place, a few miles north of you. We were using an irrigation pump with spray aeration system at the time.
We switched to an air compressor, bottom diffusor system with electricity run from the house, but it is quite feasable to run airlines from compressor from house to pond.
Search the archives on this topic - there is a ton of information.
An air pump is much more effecient and less costly to operate than a water pump. In my opinion I would not consider a windmill in your area since you have nearby electricity
Bill Cody and other experts on this board are the ones to address this subject - just sharing my experience.
George Glazener
ps: Harvey Dupriest, a frequent contributor to this board, is located near Canton. Maybe he will respond.
Bob, Windmills are scenic but can let you down just when you need them. Your Dissolved Oxygen problems occur on cloudy, windless days. Like George says; go with electricity.
WOW - Thanks a bunch!!!
I had forgotten that I had listed my birthday on my profile and thought I made a mistake when no one else....
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george
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I plan to install an aeration system compressor next to my dock. What is the typical preferred method for summer time operation.
1) To run a small compressor 24 hours/ day, or
2) Use a timer and run a slightly larger compressor overnight, only 12 hours/ day, when oxygen levels are low.
