Snipe, interesting on the venturi system. I may need to pick your brain on that at some point. Currently I've added one Kasco de-icer/circulator and I am in the process of mounting another. I'm creating a 'lazy river' effect all the way around my 2/3 acre pond, or what I hope is a horizontal aeration system. Amazing how much water gets moving when it is pointed parallel to the shoreline. I need to get DO and temp readings throughout the depths of my pond to see what type of impact it is having there. So far I've noticed 3 positives 1) less stagnant water/fewer mosquitos 2) major plankton bloom and 3) the filamentous algae has been mobilized and seems to be decreasing in mass. Also, I like that I can push the FA off of my beach/swimming area. Edit: 4) I also like that it seems to mobilize detritus in the shallow outer portion of my pond that the traditional vertical aeration system doesn't move. I'm hoping this system is beneficial for species that tend to thrive in streams... Smallmouth, spots, etc.
Anthropic, what type of temps do you have in your pond? I'm testing out some tiger muskie up here to see how they respond to my water. One of the reasons to go to a horizontal aeration was in hopes of preserving my thermocline. I need some data, but so far I believe my TM are thriving. Or at least they did well through last summer.
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