Aerator/Circulator
Winter Fish Saver
Summer Biological
Enhancer
Do it yourself or we can
build one for you
BENEFITS:
Greatly
enhances the overall biological process!
Energy
efficient about as much as a night light!
Cleans
the water of toxic gases ammonia!
Constantly
circulates the water!
Adds
dissolved oxygen both summer and winter!
Helps
to prevent winter fish kill!
Better
than a costly deicer and more effective!
Do your fish a favor One of the best things you
can do for your pond's environment is to add dissolved oxygen and circulate the
water.
Oxygen = Life
Oxygen is needed to keep the fish healthy, but another
big benefit to adding oxygen to your pond is the whole biological process
depends on it. The good bacteria, aerobic, need it. Aerobic
bacteria are 30 to 50 times faster at dissolving organic waste than anaerobic
bacteria. In other words what it takes anaerobic bacteria 50 years to
dissolve can be accomplished by aerobic bacteria in just 1 year. If you
want a clear, clean and healthy pond then add dissolved oxygen, it is that
simple.
Circulation = Water Clarity
It is a misconception to compare the gallons per
hour of the main pump to the gallons contained in the pond to get a turn over
rate. There is no way for a pump to completely turn over all the water in
the pond every hour or even every day as there are dead spots and in actual operation
the water coming into the pond from either a waterfall or just a pipe will only
set up a narrow current from the inlet to the pump. See Illustration
below
The further you get away from this current the
water gets less and less circulation, in fact very often the water is just
stagnating. These dead spots are breeding grounds for algae and places
where ammonia and other toxic gases will accumulate. A waterfall or a
fountain will only add some surface oxygen and does little to help the depths
of the pond.
Now add the aerator/circulator box:
The system continually provides circulation to
eliminate the dead spots. The floating dead organic matter is being
pushed to the pump and sucked up into the biological filter. The entire
overall process is greatly enhanced.
The big constant burst of bubbles adds the much
needed dissolved oxygen to the depths of the pond and makes the beneficial
aerobic bacteria thrive therefore consuming the dead organic matter keeping the
pond clear, clean and healthy.
The aerator/circulator box also contains a bag
of zeolite and pelletized carbon. Zeolite is a natural ammonia sponge and
pelletized carbon absorbs other toxic elements. Pelletized carbon is 15
times more effective than normal activated carbon.
During the winter when there is ice over the
pond carbon monoxide will build up and get trapped under the ice. Ammonia
the real fish killer is building up at the bottom of the pond. The fish
do not die from the cold they die do to suffocation. THE WATER GOES BAD.
A deicer (heater) does nothing to prevent the bottom accumulation of
ammonia.
This aerator/circulator box will prevent the
ammonia build up while at the same time because of the explosion of bubbles
most times will keep the ice from forming completely over the pond. Most
deicers use around 1500 watts, the 500 GPH model uses only 45 watts. One
season alone using this box and the deicer as a back up only will pay for
itself. Keep in mind even during the coldest of winters if the pond
completely freezes over the unit is still absorbing toxic gases while at the
same time adding life giving oxygen to the water.
Enough of a sales pitch lets build one:
Parts list:
1
Hard plastic pistol/tool case
1 Kent Turbo Venturi
1 Bag of zeolite & carbon
1 4 ft. 1/4 inch
hose
Media
Pump (example is 500 GPH)
We sell the 500 for $179.99.......
WHY? Well, we get the zeolite, carbon, media and the boxes in bulk, so
our price is a pretty good deal. You may be able to find the box somewhat
cheaper and it is kind of fun to build one of your own so here is
how
One more sales pitch before we do give you the
directions (sorry)
|
250
Model |
155.99 |
Ponds
up to |
500
gal. |
|
350
Model |
165.99 |
" |
700
gal. |
|
500
Model |
179.99 |
" |
1000
gal. |
|
700
Model |
192.99 |
" |
1500
gal. |
|
950
Model |
219.99 |
" |
2000
gal. |
|
1200
Model |
275.99 |
" |
2500
gal. |
|
1800
Model |
299.99 |
up
to and over |
3000
gal. |
On the above pond sizes we used the SAG*
approach
*Smart As_ Guess!
Building the box
Click here for a picture of
all the parts
Open the box and place the pump with the venturi
attached inside. Cut an opening for the venturi click
here
On the other end of the box cut an opening for
the cord click here
On the end where the cord comes out drill a
bunch of holes click here.
Be sure to drill holes in the top, end and
bottom of the box. Clean off the shavings etc.
Place the bag of zeolite/carbon mix in the box
with the draw strings away from the pump. Click here
Place the 1/4 inch hose on the venturi and add the
pump/venturi combination to the box. Click here
Add several lavers of media on top of the
zeolite/carbon bag leaving room for good water flow around the inlet of the
pump. Click here
Close the box and that's it click here
See it working click here
Another bonus about this unit
The zeolite is reusable!!!!
Just every so often soak the entire bag in
kosher salt water for 24 hours, rinse and put back into the box. The salt
releases the trapped ammonia and the zeolite is ready to go again. Every
so often depends on fish load etc. as a rule of thumb every month seems pretty
good. Enjoy
Whether you have an established pond or are just thinking about putting your first one in, we invite you to call our Help Line:
(313) 383-8653 or
Last updated
January 24, 2010
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Creation by Carl W. Richardson