|
Forums36
Topics42,115
Posts571,707
Members19,116
| |
Most Online45,564
Yesterday at 03:05 AM
|
|
|
7 members (Theo Gallus, FireIsHot, Sunil, ewest, CentexSaj, Jim Thompson, WindowRock),
2,587
guests, and
402
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2
Fingerling
|
|
Fingerling
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2 |
I have a pond about 1/4 acre in size and probably 15' deep at the deep end and about 6' deep average. There is no natural inlet and I have no aeration pump at the moment so the water just sits there and grows weeds and algae. I usually treat it with Calcium Sulfate but I didn't last year and it is nasty this year! I am looking for an inexpensive yet effective aeration system for my pond. I plan on running electric out to my dock, so there will be power there. Suggestions, PLEASE!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7 |
JHAP
~~~~~~~~~~
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7 |
There that makes a neat and tidy mess. JDT, welcome to Pond Boss, we're glad you found us. I referenced your other post here so you wouldn't get responses in two different threads.
JHAP
~~~~~~~~~~
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent Lunker
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,615 Likes: 7 |
Some ramblings on aeration. If done properly aeration can be an incredible tool in a pond. IMHO if designed, implemented or run improperly an aeration system can do more damage than good. If it were me I'd contact several of the aeration companies that are on this site have have them design a system for you. Click on the Resources Guide tab under the "Main Menu" on the upper left. Good aeration systems use diffusers that are relatively maintenance free, weighted air hose will keep you from manually needing to weigh the hose down. The type of the diffuser will vary depending upon how close it is to the surface. An expert should help you design the system because they will calculate water turn over rate - this plays an important role in aeration systems. I don't know how much a system for your pond would cost but one of our resident experts could tell you and at least you would know that it would be a good system designed for your pond. And it doesn't cost you anything to ask.
We have had folks post on this site that had either a poorly designed or run system that caused themselves a fish kill. You don't want that.
That's just my two cents.
JHAP
~~~~~~~~~~
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 3
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
|
|
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10,458 Likes: 3 |
JHAP is right... There are some fine companies on here that know their stuff! I am sure one of them would be more than happy to help you out and get you headed down the right path at a fair price.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,656 Likes: 1
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014  Lunker
|
|
Ambassador Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,656 Likes: 1 |
If you listed the top ten ways to accidentally kill fish, incorrectly installed or incorrectly run start-up of aeration would be in the top two or three.
I've managed to accidentally kill my share of fish, but thanks to advice from our leader Bob Lusk and others I am happy to say none of my kills were from aeration.
Bing
"I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far." � Neil Simon,
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1
Hall of Fame Lunker
|
|
Hall of Fame Lunker
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1 |
JDT,
Check your PM's.
Cecil
If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 449
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 449 |
The two advertizers at the top of this page is all you need. They are business partners and will help you in ways that never occured to you. You won't be disappointed.
 2008, 2011 & 2012 conference attendee. Striving to be the person that my dog already thinks I am.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 814
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 814 |
I'm curious, how can an improper aeration system kill fish?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,086
Lunker
|
|
Lunker
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,086 |
Mixing the pond to fast will bring up inert gases and muck from the pond bottom and smother the fish.If Im wrong,Im sure someone will correct me pretty quickly.If Im right,Ted taught me good.
I subscribe Some days you get the dog,and some days he gets you.Every dog has his day,and sometimes he has two!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 14,678 Likes: 509
Moderator Lunker
|
|
Moderator Lunker
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 14,678 Likes: 509 |
I think you nailed it. Tom.
If only Ted taught demolition.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling ![[Linked Image from i.pinimg.com]](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ed/b5/e7/edb5e7f935843b996cf52be593c9ebd2--smoothie-smooth-collie.jpg)
|
|
|
Moderated by Bill Cody, Bruce Condello, catmandoo, Chris Steelman, Dave Davidson1, esshup, ewest, FireIsHot, Omaha, Sunil, teehjaeh57 |
|
