""I have heard it said many times on this forum that aeration should turn the pond over at least once every 24 hours. What is the science behind that statement?""
That statement is a big generalization for average pond conditions and a conservative BIG 'estimate'. Many exceptions occur. The above generalization assumes all pond water is the same which is definitely not true. A few ponds with unique conditions do not need to be aerated compared to some hypereutrophic ponds that need three, four, or more turnovers per day. Extreme example: sewage treatment ponds.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/15/16 10:20 PM.
