A small-pond air pump kit rated for 16,000 gal for a koi or backyard pond: it runs all year, adds oxygen from the bottom and keeps a hole open in winter ice.
Amazon $549.99The CrystalClear KoiAir 2 is the better pond aerator overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The CrystalClear KoiAir 2 leads on value. The The Pond Guy Pond Aerator 2 costs $270 less ($279.99 vs $549.99).
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A small-pond air pump kit rated for 6,000 gal for a koi or backyard pond: it runs all year, adds oxygen from the bottom and keeps a hole open in winter ice.
Amazon $279.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the CrystalClear KoiAir 2 for value ($34.37 per 1,000 gal rated ($549.99) vs $46.66 per 1,000 gal rated ($279.99)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every bubbler kits pond aerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CrystalClear KoiAir 2 | The Pond Guy Pond Aerator 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 46 $34.37 per 1,000 gal rated ($549.99) | 33 $46.66 per 1,000 gal rated ($279.99) |
| Output 20% | 50 airflow not published (neutral score used) | 50 airflow not published (neutral score used) |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 airflow or watts not published (neutral score used) | 50 airflow or watts not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| CrystalClear KoiAir 2 | The Pond Guy Pond Aerator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aeration | ||
| Rated for | 16,000 gal | 6,000 gal |
| Maximum depth | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Power | ||
| Motor | - | 17 W |
| In the box | ||
| Diffusers | 2 | 2 |
