Originally Posted By: Twar
I have a windmill aerator but would agree that a simple solar setup would work better. I have a 100 watt solar system I put together that delivers air more often and more consistently. I am building a second system that is 200 watts to put in place this spring. I have a handful of the components on hand so my costs are low. For what a windmill costs you could make a much better solar system.

Now if you have trout that live in your Pond year round already I would hesitate to aerate as you might make the deep water too warm.

Do you have trout living year round in your Pond without fish kills?


Good thinking about making the deep water too warm. Didn't think of that... That's why I asked!

Yes, our trout survive year round. Very rarely do we find a floater but when we do it's typically from some sort of predation.