Using pond aerators and fountains is a crucial way to help keep your pond water clean and healthy. They help circulate the water, prevent stratification, and improve water quality.
Circulation
Using pond aerators and fountains can help keep your pond’s water clean and oxygenated. Not only does oxygen help your fish, but it also helps the organic cleaning processes in your pond. Without circulation, your pond’s ecosystem will suffer. There are two types of pond aerators. They are surface aerators and sub-surface aerators. They both use a pump to draw air into the water. They then propel the air through diffusers at the bottom of the pond. The result is a circulation system that mixes the entire water column. Surface aerators work well in shallow ponds. They are often installed in parks and golf courses. They help create circulation by breaking up the water as it splashes down. They also help make a ‘boil’ on the pond’s surface. They also allow the mixing of the different temperature layers in the pond. Sub-surface aerators are more effective in deeper ponds. They are operated by an air compressor mounted on the pond’s shore. The compressor pumps air into the water, pushed through diffusers at the bottom of the lake. Continue reading