Half Off Ponds PADD-8 Air Diffuser Maximum 5.3 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Half Off Ponds Patriot PADD-8 - 8" Pond Aeration Micro Bubble Membrane Diffuser
Pond Aeration Micro Bubble Membrane Diffuser Discs are an important component in establishing and maintaining a healthy pond environment. 8" Diffuser disc produces high oxygen transfer micro bubbles to help keep fish healthy and ponds clear.
Increases oxygen levels for healthy and happy fish. Promotes growth of algae-controlling beneficial bacteria. Lowers levels of dissolved toxic gasses and ammonia. Reduces sludge build-up on pond bottoms. Helps maintain an open-water hole in the ice during winter to release trapped toxic gasses.
Aeration Pump is NOT included.
Half Off Ponds PADD-8 Air Diffuser Maximum 5.3 Cubic Feet Per Minute
- 8" Diffuser disc produces high oxygen transfer micro bubbles to help keep fish healthy and ponds clear.
- Increases oxygen levels for healthy and happy fish. Promotes growth of algae-controlling beneficial bacteria.
- Lowers levels of dissolved toxic gasses and ammonia. Reduces sludge build-up on pond bottoms.
- Helps maintain an open-water hole in the ice during winter to release trapped toxic gasses.
FAQs & Calculations to Help Select the Correct Kit
1. How Many Gallons of Water does My Water Feature Hold?
Rectangular Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 = Gallons
Example: A rectangular pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Example: A rectangular pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Oval Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.8 x 7.48 = Gallons
Example: An oval pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ deep is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Example: An oval pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ deep is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Round Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 =Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Streams
Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.25 x 7.48 = GALLONS =Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
2. How Big of a Pump Do I Need??
Minimum pump size is determined by pond type, water volume, head height and friction loss. The minimum pump size recommendations are:
Water Garden, Few Small Goldfish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 2 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Fish Pond, Several Small Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 1 hour.
Example: 3,800 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Example: 3,800 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Koi Pond, Several Large Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 3/4 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Calculating Head Height
Dynamic head pressure is found by taking the vertical height of your waterfall; the distance between where your pump is (typically in the skimmer) and where your waterfall is, and adding the static head pressure (pipe and fittings) 1’ for every 10’ of tubing and 1’ for every elbow or “T” fitting.
Example: 3' (vertical height) + 2.5 (25' of tubing) + 2' (for 2 elbows) = 7.5' of Dynamic Head Pressure
Note:It is important to take into consideration while calculating how much flow will be at the top of your waterfall by accounting for the head height due to the laws of fluid dynamics. Please refer to the flow chart above to help choose the correct pump.
Example: 3' (vertical height) + 2.5 (25' of tubing) + 2' (for 2 elbows) = 7.5' of Dynamic Head Pressure
Note:It is important to take into consideration while calculating how much flow will be at the top of your waterfall by accounting for the head height due to the laws of fluid dynamics. Please refer to the flow chart above to help choose the correct pump.
3. What Size Tubing Do I Need?
| Tubing Size | Efficiency GPH | Minimum GPH | Maximum GPH |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5” |
< 300 |
60 |
420 |
0.75” |
< 720 |
300 |
900 |
1” |
< 1,200 |
700 |
1,500 |
1.25” |
< 1,600 |
900 |
3,200 |
1.5” |
< 2,600 |
2,000 |
4,400 |
2” |
< 4,800 |
3,000 |
6,800 |
3” |
< 9,000 |
6,000 |
14,000 |
4” |
< 21,000 |
14,000 |
28,000 |
6” |
< 42,000 |
33,000 |
60,000 |
About Half Off Ponds
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- The Half Off Ponds Team
