American Aeration Pond Blog

Can You Aerate A Pond Too Much?

Pond aeration is an extremely beneficial tool to add to an aquatic ecosystem as it raises oxygen levels throughout the water body.  This is very supportive and protective of fish populations and it often helps with a variety of water quality problems too.But can you aerate a pond too much?  Is there a downside to [...]

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Emergency Aeration To Prevent Fish Die-Offs

Mark
Its estimated that 85% of mass fish die off is caused by depleted oxygen levels in ponds.  Aeration (in any form) is the solution to not only protecting fish in stressful times, but also to prevent catastrophic fish loss during the summer months.  In this video I discuss a couple of interventions to help immediately raise [...]

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Can Aeration Help A Pond Look Better?

Mark
Pond aeration is a popular method of improving the health and appearance of a pond. But can it also help a pond look better? The answer is yes. Pond aeration can improve the overall look of a pond by reducing the amount of algae, improving water clarity, and promoting the growth of beneficial plants.Algae is [...]

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Pond Aerator Sound Testing - How Loud Are They?

One of the common questions and concerns that people have about large pond aerators is how much noise they  make.  Its a valid question because many folks are concerned that they might ruin an otherwise tranquil experience at the pond.In order to provide an answer, we took three of our most popular aerators out of [...]

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DIY Pond Aeration Tips And Suggestions

If you're into building your own things, pond aeration is something you will likely want to tackle at some point.  There is no doubt that aeration is the number one thing you can do to help a pond get, or stay, in better shape.  Doing a DIY pond aerator isn't a complex task and there [...]

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The New Kasco Air Filter Module

Mark
The new Kasco air filter module was initially designed to help the pond owner know when to change out the air filter.  But it turns out, there was a massive side benefit to the add-on as well.  If you don't have the time to watch the video, here's the summary. As simple as the air filter is, [...]

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Solar Pond Aerators - Are They Good Or Bad?

Is a solar pond aerator good or bad?  Keeping in mind that good and bad are relative terms…the best answer to that question is…well…both, depending on your situation.I have to be honest…I’m a big fan of renewable energy. Over time, the cleaner we make our energy production, the better we’ll all be for it.I [...]

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Pond Aeration For Hydraulic Fractured Water Lagoons

Mark Washburn
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a water intensive process.  And often this work is done in areas that are drought prone, where water becomes an even more valuable resource.  So reclaiming or reusing water can provide a great savings in both cost, and in the water itself.Aeration is a valuable, inexpensive, cost saving tool in this [...]

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Kasco Diffuser Testing Results Show Performance Benefits

Mark Washburn
One of the most interesting studies done in recent years was conducted by Kasco Marine on their Robust Aire fine bubble diffusers.  They used an independent testing lab, with the ultimate goal of finding a more efficient and effective diffuser design, compared to other leading systems on the market.Eventually what they came up with was [...]

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What Maintenance Is Involved With Rocking Piston Aeration Pumps?

Mark Washburn
There are several types of pumps used with pond aerators these days.  For large ponds, you'll find systems powered by rotary vane or rocking piston pumps, and by a pretty wide margin, rocking pistons are finding the most use.With that in mind, we get a lot of questions relating to maintenance on this type of [...]

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