IF you plan on running the aeration system during the winter, the airstation that you run has to be in 1/4 the total pond depth. i.e. 12' deep pond, it has to be in 3' of water depth with the one in the deepest part of the pond shut off.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).