Quote Originally Posted by urbanfarmer
It really, REALLY, depends on how you have your system set up and if you took into consideration different factors when you built it.
Nothing like a good diy spray bar or a venturri...
Quote Originally Posted by urbanfarmer
Most backyard aquaponicists do not need to add aerators to their systems.
That's true in 'some' cases. If I were to make such a broad statement, I'd be more inclined to say something like.....'Most' backyard Aper's are stocking too many fish and 'need' to run an aerator.



I agree with Ceadarswamp. "Wiggle room'' is key to a succesful operation.
Redundancy is our friend. 2 smaller pumps working together, on separate circuits....toss in an air pump and you have the old "Three folded cord'' thing going on. Even in a backyard set up, that's not really out of the question. Compared to the possible loss of fish and the frustration factor.