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Pond Aeration & HP Requirement Calculator

Calculate total aeration Horsepower (HP) and paddlewheel/diffuser units needed to support expected pond biomass and maintain dissolved oxygen > 5 ppm.

Input Parameters

1.5 acres
6000 kg
2 HP

Calculation Results

Real-Time Output

Total Aeration Needed

12.0 HP

Aerator Units Required

6 units (2 HP each)

Est. O₂ Transfer Rate

18.0 kg O₂/hr

Calculated using verified ICAR-CIBA & CAA commercial aquaculture standards

How the Formula Works

Required HP = Expected Biomass (kg) ÷ 500 kg/HP Aerator Units = Math.ceil(Required HP ÷ HP per Aerator)

Why This Calculation Matters:

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is the single most critical water parameter in high-density shrimp farming. Falling below 3.5 mg/L causes immediate feeding stoppage and stress-induced disease outbreaks.

Pro Farming Tips:

  • Position paddlewheel aerators to create a circular water current that concentrates sludge in the pond center.
  • Keep at least 1 backup generator and spare motor on site at all times.

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