Originally Posted By: bdog
Originally Posted By: esshup


Take the surface area of the pond in acres, multiply that by half the max pond depth. Multiply that number by 325,851. The number you come up with is the number of gallons of water you need to move at a minimum every 24 hr period, I would recommend moving 1.5 to 2.0 times that amount of water.



Does this calculation just approximate the total gallons the pond holds?

We surveyed our pond with high accuracy GPS before it was filled and know exactly how many gallons it holds. Wondering if I should use that as a figure or do this formula.


Bdog,

IMO....Yes the calculation is an approximation. Most folks don't have the more accurate data on their pond as you have. Use your actual measurements. Keep in mind that pond configuration also plays a role when designing an aeration system. A system designed for a big bowl will be different from one designed for an odd shaped pond with frequent depth changes.

Last edited by Bill D.; 06/01/17 07:54 PM. Reason: Typo
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