Venturi Aeration - Anyone using?

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Venturi Aeration - Anyone using? #579586 06/14/26 08:58 AM
Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario G Goodfish
Goodfish G Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario	Is anyone using a venturi for aeration? I just set up a trial venturi aeration system yesterday in our small (<1/8 ac) pond. I'm using a Aquastrong Submersible Utility Pump - 4500 GPH 1 HP, with a 1.5" venturi. Any thoughts or advice appreciated. Attachments

Re: Venturi Aeration - Anyone using? Goodfish #579592 06/14/26 01:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,993 Likes: 1496 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH B Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker B Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,993 Likes: 1496 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH	I hope it works. Be sure to report back the results as the summer progresses. aka Pond Doctor & Dr. Perca Read Pond Boss Magazine - America's Journal of Pond Management

Re: Venturi Aeration - Anyone using? Bill Cody #579595 06/14/26 02:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario G Goodfish
Goodfish G Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario	Will do. Duckweed is currently covering approximately 95% of the pond surface. I'll add some photos of the venturi set-up soon. Attachments

Re: Venturi Aeration - Anyone using? Goodfish #579605 06/15/26 02:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario G Goodfish
Goodfish G Joined: Jun 2026 Posts: 3 Welland, Ontario	Here are a few photos and a clip of the water pump and venturi in action. [video:youtube]https://youtube.com/shorts/AeCV0IjYLDU?feature=share[/video] Attachments