We have electric out there already, but it is probably 800 linear feet away, and no plans of putting it closer until we build a house, which will be at least a few years.

Can a pond be healthy without aeration? I am assuming that natural ponds not having aerators and they seem to get by. Do aerators just help? If I wait until we build a house when electricity will be closer will the pond be fine? Also, I have seen a bit on solar aerators, are they at all effective?

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