Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Oxygenator equipment advice

People,

I have brought my pH levels up to 7.2 so far, and planning to add more lime to bring it up some more. Also, the oxygen levels tested out at about 9.8ppm, so Im happy so far. But I need to plan for more dependable O2
levels and only way is to buy/install an aerator system.

My pond is puny- just 1/8 acre. Planning to stock with bluegills only. But what system would you buy, economical, common sense, and just right for my small pond? I have an Amazon account. Any advice appreciated!

You don't need the pH to be any higher, what you need to look at is the alkalinity numbers. Those should be over 40. We run in the 180 range up here in Northern Indiana.

For a compressor, you don't need much, 1/4 hp would even be overkill.

What type of compressor are you thinking to use for the root scape aerator?
Bluegills only will severely overpopulate and stunt in that small 70ft X 70ft pond unless you stock only the males that you can catch and easily recognize during spawning season. Transport 5-8 each fishing trip. Haul them in plenty of water - maybe a garbage can with plastic bag liner. I would not put any more in that size of pond than 35 to then maybe 50 if you feed them high quality fish food as in 40%+ protein.