My pond specs are below in my sig. I have a waterfall right now that runs 24/7, but after some reading it looks like I need aeration in the bottom of the pond as well. I'm just not sure what size disc or air pump would be enough for my pond. Any recommended brands or aeration kits?
How much aeration do I need?
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I like the idea of the Matala diffuser with the base. Any thoughts on what kind of cfm I should be going for?
60 to 80 cfm for your pond using the Matala.
IMHO Matala is the best. If I ever change the diffusers in my pond they will be Matala.
The Matala diffuser has bigger holes in it so there is less back pressure on the pump.
IMHO Matala is the best. If I ever change the diffusers in my pond they will be Matala.
The Matala diffuser has bigger holes in it so there is less back pressure on the pump.
will the size of the air line or the length give more back pressure to the air pump?
jason did i read you were going to run a 3/4" pvc air line to the pond,
that would be plenty to over come any friction loss
the air stone will be the only back pressure you will have
that would be plenty to over come any friction loss
the air stone will be the only back pressure you will have
yes 3/4' to the splitter then 3/8 to each air stone. I'm wondering if i should go bigger to each air stone. like would 1/2 be better than the 3/8 or is air so easy to pump it wouldn't really make a difference.
Think about a 50ft air hose off a compressor 3/8' is normal 1/2" is big you will have plenty of air just less pressure
what ever your stone had for a input is what i would drop down to it
what ever your stone had for a input is what i would drop down to it
sounds good thanks
I run 5/8" hose to my 1/2" pvc manifold ( 4 airstones) with no problem.
On my large pond with koi toilets I run 1" pvc to them.
On my large pond with koi toilets I run 1" pvc to them.