All waterbodies, whether small retention ponds or large-acreage ponds and lakes, benefit from increased dissolved oxygen levels provided through aeration. While ponds receive some aeration simply through water movement created by nature, it is not enough to optimize the health of the waterbody for aquatic life and rid the water column of toxic gases that …
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Heaters vs. Aeration for Winterization There are multiple factors that must be considered when designing any pond. When planning a pond in a cold weather climate, the proper care of fish during the winter months should play a vital role in the design of a pond. Beyond typical design features like shape and depth, a …
While an aeration system’s specs might make it appear that it could work for a certain pond, the depth, size and shape all must be considered when determining the best aeration system. Once the aeration system has been selected and installed, there are additional factors that will play a role in the overall ongoing success …
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Aeration introduces oxygen into an aquatic ecosystem through various methods. Air compressors, waterfalls and fountains inject small oxygen bubbles, increasing the dissolved oxygen (DO) level of the water feature. DO is one of the most important facets of a healthy body of water, since it affects overall water quality, fish and plant health, not to …
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By Michael Guista, Fountain Mountain Aeration is essential for fish and general pond health. If fish don’t get enough oxygen, they will die. But even if you don’t have fish, without aeration, ponds create stratified layers, and the bottom layer is depleted of oxygen. Ponds can also become shallower over time from a buildup of muck …
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What’s the No. 1 misconception about pond aeration? The idea that it’s seasonal. With all that’s been written and talked about over the last eight to 10 years about the benefits of subsurface diffused aeration, I find it strange that as recently as two weeks ago I found myself having to defend it. One pond …
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What if I told you that there is a large piece of pie available in the pond and lake management industry? Would you believe that there are opportunities everywhere in the country for you to expand your business model? Farmland continues to be sold to municipalities and private individuals throughout the United States. This land …
Maintaining a high-quality environment for your koi can be a complex endeavor. But according to Kent Wallace, success in your pond can be boiled down to four vital elements. In the first of a multi-part series, the owner of Living Water Solutions begins to outline his helpful blueprint for a clean, clear and healthy habitat.
You probably know that oxygen is vitally important to the health of your fish and plants. But did you know that warm weather (like the spring and summer days ahead) can bring your pond’s O2 to dangerously low levels? Efficient aeration can be the difference between a gorgeous, healthy pond and a bunch of dead fish floating on the surface. In this detailed story, Demi Fortuna shares his knowledge on aerating effectively in all seasons.