This drain works very well in fish and koi ponds as it provides aeration while improving the bottom-cleaning action of the drain. Induced current from rising bubbles draws sediment into the drain. It has a 3/4" FNPT air supply connection and the cfm range is .5 to 1.5. It is an adaptation of our D3 drain.
If your pond's surface is frozen over, Do Not break the ice, doing so could harm your fish. Instead, use warm water to melt a hole in the ice or use a pond Deicers to keep a hole open.