Having proper aeration for your pond or lake can benefit your overall layout. You’ll be able to have a clean pond or lake along with an aesthetically pleasing landscape. Let’s go over exactly how crucial proper aeration is for your pond and lake.
Decreases Pond Muck
Infusing oxygen is one of the first steps to a cleaner and better pond. Proper aeration benefits the natural habitat of your pond or lake because it will help break down nutrients. Without proper aeration, a combination of decomposing debris, algae bloom, and fish waste can accumulate in the form of pond muck.
Increases Oxygen Levels
If you plan to have fish in your pond, you will need an infusion of oxygen. No aeration system in place means that oxygen levels will become low and could become dangerous for fish life. Proper aeration is also beneficial if you plan on having submerged plants. As the bubbles from your aeration system or diffusers release into the pond, oxygen will become plentiful. As a result, your water will move throughout your lake or pond.
No More Stagnant Water
When it comes to stagnant water, it can bring many unwanted pests and foul odors. The importance of aeration, in this case, is to rid your pond of mosquitoes, harmful bacteria, and more. The thermocline is a layer of water located between the warm waters of the surface and the colder waters deep below. A bottom diffuser would work great because it will mix both the surface and bottom waters, eliminating the mid-layer of water altogether.
Better Water Quality
Your overall goal with proper aeration is better water quality. As your aeration system works, you will notice the difference within just a few days. The water will become clearer, and you’ll begin to see organic debris disappear from your pond or lake. Of course, larger debris like tree branches may have to be removed with a skimmer.
Healthy Pond Life
Finally, the importance of proper aeration resonates with your pond life. The lack of aeration in a pond can also kill off your fish in the winter. As organic debris decays, the gases leftover from this process can get trapped if your pond freezes, suffocating your fish. Rest assured that if you properly aerate your pond, your fish will be happier and thrive as they grow, whether winter or summer.
Outdoor Water Solutions offers a variety of aeration solutions.
At Outdoor Water Solutions, we offer a variety of pond aerators & solar pond aerators providing you with the options needed to pick the perfect pond aerator for your pond. We always enjoy working with clients on ways to improve the quality of their ponds’ health so, if you have any questions or would like more information on our solar pond aerators, contact us at 866.471.1614 today!
