Help with pond heater and aerator

[Jersey_Marine]

Okay since Im new to the pond scene this will be my first winter. Im sure pond equipment like everything else has the latest and greatest equipment. Im looking for recommendations for a pond heater and aerator for an approximately 4500-5000 gallon pond. Any brands, links, insight or tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[sissy]

I got a laguna aerator and kh pond heater .Got my aerator on ebay .

 

[Jersey_Marine]

Thank you sissy. I did some research last nite on the internet and came across this aerator called a KoiAir 1. Have you ever heard of it? It specifically states you don't need a heater with it. Something I didn't know but Ive read pond heaters can cost up to $35 a month to run. The KoiAir 1 is definitely pricey but may be cheaper in the long run. If you have any knowledge on this aerator let me know please or if you don't think my idea of running an aerator without a heater isn't a good idea despite what the company says

 

[dieselplower]

I wouldn't consider a heater in a pond of that size unless it is very shallow. I keep a hold open with a 300 gph pump aimed at the surface to create a ripple.

 

[sissy]

Pond heaters come with a built in thermostat that only turns them on when the water gets cold enough but they still can cost a lot no matter what .All aerators need protected from the weather .I will use a pump near the surface of the water again this year and only plug my heater in when needed .Here that is usually not until January .I shut down my filters in Feb. .I had an air max aerator and sold it to my neighbor it said it went to a depth of 6 ft but only went to a depth of 3 ft .Not bad for a small pond but not good for a bigger pond .I did not have the koi air 1 but had the other 1 with the 4 outlets on it .It does work great on my neighbors pond though .The laguna goes to 9 ft deep .But you will need to check out that cfm as it does not look like much ,only says .8 cfm .I think they may have a video of it on you tube working .Not sure if it is the same 1 you are looking at .The air max 1 I had said .31 cfm

 

[Mmathis]

http://www.amazon.com/8PB-Breather-Heated-Aerator-Watts/dp/B000HHM9U0

 

[Jersey_Marine]

http://www.amazon.com/8PB-Breather-Heated-Aerator-Watts/dp/B000HHM9U0

Wow. Awesome reviews. I may have missed it but will this be good enough for 5,000 gallon pond? Also how does it stay in one spot? Do i have to worry about it floating and burning the liner? I just saw that the cord is attached to the ball on the bottom. How long is the cord and if you have to use an extension cord how is it possible to keep the connection waterproof?

 

[Mmathis]

@Jersey_Marine https://www.gardenpondforum.com/threads/aerators.15580/

Scroll down to post #13 (I think...), and after. There is a discussion about these that may help.

 

[Jersey_Marine]

@Jersey_Marine https://www.gardenpondforum.com/threads/aerators.15580/

Scroll down to post #13 (I think...), and after. There is a discussion about these that may help.

I just bought one on ebay for $60 with free shipping. My pond is about 23ftx18ft and on an average 3-3.5ft deep. Im debating on running 2 of them. 1 on each side of the pond and also in case one breaks during the winter. Does anyone think that is overkill? Or a good idea?

 

[sissy]

nothing is ever overkill unless it comes to budget ,remember the farmers almanac says this winter is going to be worse than last winter ,scarey thought

 

[Jersey_Marine]

nothing is ever overkill unless it comes to budget ,remember the farmers almanac says this winter is going to be worse than last winter ,scarey thought[/QUOTE


Yea definitely a scary thought but it also worries me to put my faith in a product Ive never used. It kind of makes me want to use that and maybe use another product with it therefore the odds of one of them making it is greater

 

[sissy]

But you have someone on here that used them and he lives in Canada so to me that helps .Try one and see what happens and if you need another you may find another deal on them on ebay WE HOPE

 

[MitchM]

Jersey_Marine, I thought the same way, so I had a 1500W heater as backup just in case.
I never had to use it. I have full confidence in those breathers.
I used 2 in case one failed. It would be impossible to add a second one once the pond freezes over.

It's very important to have your pond clean going into the winter though. You don't want a lot of decaying matter using up the oxygen.
Make sure you don't have your pond overstocked either. That's a relative term, I hope you know what I mean.

 

[sissy]

We ponders never overstock our ponds

 

[MitchM]

Yeah right!
I've got +1000 minnows now. Want some?