Pond Boss Forums AERATION Systems questions Pump for well.

Eric, keep in mind that water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon. If you are simply trying to move and aerate water you should pump air through a bottom laid fine bubble aeration system. These systems move A LOT of water with very little energy (typically 1/3 HP per surface acre). It's important to look at long term energy costs as they tend to surpass the capital costs in relatively short order, especially when pumping water rather than air.