Decent inexpensive aerator?

[BennyLava]

Pond in sig. From personal experience, I have come to love Laguna brand products. And, I am needing an inexpensive, smaller sized aerator for my pond. A temporary solution, really. I plan on getting a big bad aerator in a few months. But right now I can't afford to do that, nor can I house it. I need one that can go in my current housing setup. So, I wanted to get yall's opinion on this particular aeration system:

http://www.sparkling-koi-ponds.com/products/Laguna-Aeration-Kit.html

 

[DoDad]

What size is your pond? They don't give much info on that pump.

 

[BennyLava]

2000 gallons.

 

[DoDad]

I would go with a Alita or Hakko air pumps. They do cost more but are much better pumps.

 

[BennyLava]

Are those the ones that you end up having to replace the diaphragm? Also, are they waterproof at all? I've had a problem with my other pumps getting water in them somehow and dying. Probably condensation or something.

Im surprised that Laguna doesn't make a bigger better air pump. I am really impressed with their products, that's why I went after that one little pump.

 

[DoDad]

After a year or two you may have to replace the diaphragm.
Medo makes a nice piston pump.

 

[BennyLava]

Does the piston pump happen to be more energy efficient than the diaphram pumps? Or worse?

 

[DoDad]

The Medo air pump is more efficient and uses less amps but more expensive.

 

[BennyLava]

Ok thanks. I am trying to make my pond as energy efficient as I can. Cost a lot at the end of the year in electricity as I'm sure you know. That is why I love my laguna water pump for the waterfall. Super efficient pump.