Installing a Pond Aeration System Away From Your Pond – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending April 11th

The short answer is no. There is a common misunderstanding that our (electric) Airmax Aeration Systems require power at the pond or lake’s edge. In reality, however, the Airmax Aeration System can be installed several [...]

What Do I Do With My Bubbler Aeration System During the Winter? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 11th

I recommend leaving the bubbler aeration system running throughout the entire Winter. Running the aeration system during the Winter is as important as [...]

How Would I Know If My Pond Has Sufficient Aeration? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of July 18th

The best way to test to see if your pond is sufficiently aerated is by taking the temperature of the water one foot below the pond’s surface as well as the bottom. If there is a difference of more than [...]

Will a Fountain Aerate My Pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of July 11th

When it comes to fountains, I always tell customers that they are more for decoration than they are for aeration, but there are exceptions. Since fountains rest on the water’s surface, they [...]

Do I Need Aeration in the Hot Summer Months? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of June 27th

We are just starting to enter into the hottest days of summer. Are you and your pond prepared to deal with the scorching heat? The need for aeration in your pond during these temperatures is far [...]

What Type of Aeration System Do I Need? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of May 30th

We all know why ponds need some type of aeration system (If your not sure why ponds need aeration, read the article Aeration in the Summer Heat), but there are many types of aerators on the market from Bottom Bubblers to [...]

When & How to Start Your Aeration System – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of April 18th

Ideally, your aeration system should run all year long. By running it all year long, this will prevent possible winter fish kills. But if you shut your aeration system down in the winter for recreational purposes, you will want to start it back up [...]