Greetings everyone, I am a new member in search of some guidance for aeration system. I posted a few questions about algae control in another forum but wanted to see if I can get some advice for aeration system.
A quick background. Purchased a house a few years ago which backed to the HOA pond. It had been neglected for a number of years. Fast forward to today, the pond was emptied and dug out last year. Most areas are between 5-6 ft in depth. Pics "should" be attached below
I have been reading quite a bit in the forums about aeration and partnership from chemical control of algae. The challenge I am having is the more I read, the more I am questioning the pump I was looking at.
Aeration Pump/Housing will hopefully be set at the left side of the pond, there is a spot next to the fence and the HOA will have service/meter installed. I will list what I had in mind and please chime in on pump recommendations, or if I am way off base.
Aeration for a 1/4 Acre, rock bottom, max depth 6-ft, overflow on left side, creek on right side.
Pump - Hiblow 100LL (no real reason just seemed to have good reviews and parts available)
Diffusers - 2 x Matala 9" single heads or Vertex??
3/8 Self weighted airline (will need about 140 ft for the 2 runs)
Looks like the Single Matala is 1.4-4.2 cfm. So for the Hiblow and the depth I should be right at 3 PSI correct?
Also looked at the EasyPro EPW10 and the Pondmaster AP100 from snrub's setup. I know the linear seem to be lower life expectancy, but with my depth and setup should I continue going with linear or or look at the Gast 0523? I am clueless with all the different variations of these Gast 0523s and would need some guidance if this is the case.
I assume I could use a manifold on any of these pumps for the 2 lines and a bleeder valve? Should this manifold have 4 outlets, 0-15 PSI liquid filled gauge, 2 lines for diffuser, 1 line for bleeder valve?
Thanks in advance! I am excited to get this moving and keep the pond looking nice!
