I have about a 1 acre pond built in the 60's. It is spring/runoff fed. Deepest hole is 16', other than that, it's about 9'. It is well stocked with largemouth bass. I don't know that I really need to aerate (I don't have an algae problem or anything) but I have been thinking about it to improve water clarity, support bacteria to eat some of the muck, and to give the fish more O2.
I've looked at the different systems. Electric, solar, windmill. I'd rather not go with Electric. The pond is in the woods so solar and wind aren't my best option.
My question: Has anyone ran a compressor with a waterwheel powered by the water from the output/ drainpipe??
The drain pipe has constant water year round. It's a 3' pipe through the berm and comes out about 10' above creek level on the back side.
Does anyone have experience with waterwheel power? I was looking at a compressor from a windmill setup.
