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The Many Benefits Of Pond Aeration For A Healthier Lake Or Pond

Adding aeration to a water body is one of the best ways to improve overall water quality and clarity in lakes and ponds of all sizes. Aerating a stagnant pond can provide numerous benefits that lead to a healthier aquatic ecosystem. Read on to learn why you should consider installing an aeration system in your …

When Should I Aerate My Pond?

by Mark Washburn

The question today is when should I aerate my pond? In most cases, 24 7 operation is the best when it comes to aerating your pond. There’s a couple of reasons for this. We want to maintain good dissolved oxygen levels in the water at all times. The better we do this, the better and …

Can Pond Aeration Help Reduce Phosphorus?

by Mark Washburn

Can pond aeration help reduce phosphorus? The answer to that is yes. Aeration, particularly at the bottom of the pond, can increase oxygen levels where it’s needed most. As we’ll discuss in this article, higher oxygen concentrations can affect the level of phosphorus in a variety of ways. From improving sequestration of the nutrient in …

Can Beneficial Pond Bacteria Help With An Algae Problem?

by Mark Washburn

Algae is becoming such a common problem in ponds these days and the culprit is pretty easy to identify. Excessive nutrients in the form of phosphorus and nitrogen are also commonplace now in the environment. One point of evidence for this is the often reported “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. This “dead” area …

What Size Of Aerator Do I Need For My Pond?

by Mark Washburn

Today’s question comes from John in Indianapolis. He writes, “I have a 1/2 acre pond with no aeration, but I want to add some to help my fish. What size of pond aerator do I need?

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