Hi everyone - stumbled across the site a couple months back as my pond was being excavated. Great topics, feedback and interaction.
As the rainy season approaches I'm finalizing all the work that needs to be done before the pond fills. (aeration, electricity, finding plants, placing tree structure & rocks)
I have 3 tiers at 4, 6 and 9+ ft and about 370,000 gallons overall. Looking to place a diffuser in the lower section and have looked at the systems by Vertex and so on.
Question is, are those low end systems overkill for a pond this small? Should I piece together something?
A couple odds & end -
*I have 240v electrical to within 40ft of waters edge, would like a 220 compressor if possible.
*Would like the ability to cycle the compressor on a timer or switch.
*Main goal is fish (BG & MLB most likely)
*Freezing isn't an issue
*bottom layer is almost full, and already turning green
*I don't have a protected enclosure, so the weatherproof cabinet idea is a good one.
Thanks for any suggestions, looking forward to reading PondBoss !
Brad
(would love to come fish some of the midwest lakes you all have put together !)
