Why install a pond aerator!

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Updated on Jan 26, 2020

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A pond aerator is a type of mechanical device that can disburse oxygen into an aquatic environment at a high volume. This disbursement creates an oxygen-rich environment and prevents water from becoming stagnant, which cannot only be unsightly, but also hazardous to your health. Bacteria breeds quickly in stagnant water, and ingesting it can be dangerous.
A stagnant lake can make even the most beautiful aquatic environment become unsightly and odorous. In order to keep your lake enjoyable and healthy for years to come, you will need an aeration system. Aquatic plants and fish live in the water, and they need oxygen to live. Plants and fish also give off carbon dioxide and other gases that need to escape the water. For still water, gas exchange can only occur on the surface. Water on the surface gets fresh oxygen from the air. But this is only enough to oxygenate the surface. Oxygen won’t make its way down to deeper water naturally. So aeration is the process of mixing fresh oxygen throughout the whole pond. This fresh oxygen keeps your pond water healthy and your fish and microorganism’s alive and well.

Aquatic plants and fish need oxygen to live. Plants and fish also give off carbon dioxide and other types of gases that need to escape the water. For still water, gas exchange can only occur on the surface. Water on the surface gets fresh oxygen from the air. But this is only enough to oxygenate the surface. Oxygen won’t make its way down to deeper water naturally. So aeration is the process of mixing fresh oxygen throughout the whole pond. This fresh oxygen keeps your pond water healthy and your fish and microorganism’s alive and well.

As you can see, pond aeration is very important. But you already know that, stirring up all the water is the best way to ensure adequate circulation. This is what you need to avoid stratification and turnovers.
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