American Aeration Pond Blog

Airmax Aeration Study On Water Quality Improvement

Mark Washburn
Many people wonder just how useful and powerful adding pond aeration to a body of water might be.  We say it all the time...it's the best thing you can do for your pond.  But how do we really prove that, beyond using mere words?Well, Airmax, one of our favorite brands of aerators, has put a [...]

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How Pond Aeration Can Improve Algae Control

Want to know the secret to keeping a pond clean and clear of algae problems?It can be easier than you think, and you can often do it without using chemicals, like copper based algaecides.Pond Aeration Is Part Of Our Algae Control MethodWe like to work against algae in a two step process, at least to [...]

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Do I Really Need A Protective Cover Over My Aeration Pump?

Mark Washburn
When it comes to our pond aerators, a really common question often pops up, and it's a good one to ask."Do I really need a protective cover over my aeration pump?"The short answer is usually, yes. But there may be some exceptions.When you look at the pond aeration offerings as a whole, and this includes [...]

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How To Properly Care For A Pond Aeration Pump

Mark
To get the best performance and longest life out of your aeration pump, its important to remember to perform some routine maintenance every now and then.  This sounds a lot more complicated than it really is.For the most part, all aeration pumps (and there are primarily 3 kinds - linear, rocking piston, and rotary vane) [...]

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A Fountain Or Aerator - Which Is Better?

Which is better for my pond, a fountain or an aerator? This is the most common question that comes up with regards to general inquiries about aeration for a pond.  And in truth, it's a good one to ask because getting the right system in a particular pond can make all the difference in the world. I've [...]

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Pond Aeration Can Benefit Any Pond

Mark
Like a lot of people, you might be asking the question...what's so special about pond aeration?And we're glad you asked!Here's where it all kind of started for us.Many years ago when we started KLM Solutions (American Aeration's parent company) we were still green and learning from a lot of experienced pond management experts.  And one [...]

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