Pond aerator: types and features

If there is enough oxygen in the pond or other artificial pond , the good quality of the water and the excellent health of its inhabitants are ensured. Enrichment of water with oxygen occurs by means of a device called "aerator". For a pond of any size, this is the only means that can create favorable conditions for the existence of underwater and inland flora and fauna without the use of chemical preparations. The use of these devices guarantees the required level of oxygen in the water, reduction of bottom sediments, regulation of the rate of development of microalgae.

When choosing a pond aerator, determine the type of equipment required. There are the following types of these devices:

• Surface aerators. Have the most widespread, a large number of models with different power and performance. The surface aerator for the pond splashes water over the surface. In this case, the falling jets of water are enriched with oxygen from the air, effectively increasing the level of its content. This type of aeration allows, at low energy costs, to quickly raise the oxygen level in the pond. Its only drawback is the increased noise from work.
• Injector aerators have another principle of action: they suck in air, mixing it with a jet of water. Their efficiency is slightly lower (high energy costs), but the noise level is much lower.
• Bottom aerator - a recent development of American scientists. At low energy costs, this pond aerator can not only increase the oxygen level on the surface of the water, but also in its entire thickness. Due to active mixing of water stagnant phenomena are eliminated, the temperature of different layers is equalized, icing is prevented in the cold season.

The deficiency of oxygen provokes not only fish diseases, but also significantly worsens the biting. For organizations engaged in paid fishing, keeping the level of oxygen in the reservoir at a level of 90-100% guarantees a normal biting. When choosing an aerator for a pond, it is necessary to be guided first of all by the volume of the reservoir. The power of the required unit depends on this. For a more uniform oxygen saturation of large ponds, it is desirable to use several devices that are placed evenly throughout the water body.

Aeration of the pond must be carried out all year round. In winter and summer, this will allow mixing the layers of water, leveling their temperature. In autumn, this procedure will allow the pond to be effectively cleaned, then to winter without loss. In winter, aeration saves aquatic inhabitants from harmful gases that accumulate under the ice. The spring enrichment of water with oxygen stimulates the development of bacteria that will improve the ecological balance of the pond.

It is clear that to ensure the normal growth of fish and microorganisms in the pond, an aerator is needed for the pond. The price depends primarily on the capacity of the unit. Sometimes it is big enough. It is not necessary to purchase ready-made devices: having minimal experience, you can make an aerator for the pond with your own hands.