Discussion - Very good points and ideas so far.
For a 1.25 ac pond 22ft deep - How big of a fountain and the pumping gpm or gph are you thinking of buying??. If oxygenation benefit is an important factor, it is good to know the volume of water moved to get some sort of idea of how much aeration / oxygenation benefit the fountain will produce.
IMO it is important to remember at what depth in the pond the thermocline develops. Another important factor is what is the measured lowest and greatest water clarity during the summer Apr to November. If you want to increase the depth of the oxygenated layer the draw tube needs to be in or below the thermocline. Also the length of time the fountain runs will have a big influence on the oxygenation benefit.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/06/24 03:26 PM.
