Floating Fountains for Ponds and Lakes

Pond Aeration

As we come closer to the warmer months, it is very important to prepare
for your water management battle. There are many problems such as algae,
mosquitoes, odors, excessive weed growth, and poor water clarity which adversely affect
the overall aquaculture and appearance of your lake or pond without proper pond aeration.

During the late spring and summer season, warm surface water traps denser, colder water on the bottom of the pond. This is known as stratification.  Pollutants such as leaves, clippings and fertilizer sink to the bottom and decay, stripping the water of dissolved oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria, which require no oxygen, can thrive in this environment. These bacteria can cause poisonous gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane to be released. As these gases rise through the water, any remaining oxygen is absorbed causing unpleasant odors and rapid algae growth. This is a leading cause of most fish kills.

Floating pond fountains take deeper colder water from below the surface and forces it into the air through a beautiful display pattern which enables
the droplets to capture atmospheric oxygen. This process is called de-stratification or pond
aeration. The oxygen is then released back into the water as the droplets
strike the surface. The aerated cooler water is layered on top of the
existing warmer layer, breaking down and eliminating the idle stratification
of oxygen-starved water. De-stratification aides the natural process of
biodegrading algae resulting in cleaner, clearer water.