Hi all,
Thanks for the great post. Aeration has been on my mind since day 1 when I dug my pond. Here is a little history on the pond.
Excavation 9/05
Size 1/3 to 1/2 acre
depth 2' to 8'
shape long with a very erratic shore line.
No dam underground spring fed with run off from surrounding Fields.
It is located at the bottom of a valley.
water level fluctuation 6" is the most I've seen in the last year and a half.
Fish stock 77 6-8" rainbows 50 6-8" Brooke's.
I have added gypsum and now clarity is about 2'
OK when the fish guy came to stock the Brooke's I asked if I should install an aerator. He stated that they stir the water to a point of equal water temp and that would cause fish kill.
I have made underwater rock mound to aid in stirring the water naturally. I am seeing the water get a slight green tint.
Do I need a system.
thanks
Phil
