It is important for the health of fish to maintain a high level of oxygen in a pond. The amount of oxygen present in pond water fluctuates according to the number of fish, temperature, amount of algae and sludge, and time of the day.
 
Throughout late spring, summer, and early fall, when the water is warm, oxygen depletion is magnified because air and water molecules don’t bind together very well. During daylight hours plants and algae produce oxygen through photosynthesis. At night however, they use up all the available oxygen and produce carbon dioxide.
 
Air pumps are used to create a huge column of bubbles at the bottom of a pond. This brings oxygen depleted water to the surface where the bubbles burst and create surface turbulence, circulation and aeration. Air pumps also increase levels of beneficial bacteria, reduce algae, and assist in the breakdown of sludge. Air pumps are not submersible – one, or multiple airlines carry oxygen from the unit to the lower depths of a pond.
 
An air pump is a great way to keep a hole in the ice during winter.
 
FOUNTAIN SYSTEMS
 
Air Pump
 
1 year warranty; quiet operation; no oil; continuous or intermittent use; 6ft power cord.

 

model	watts	hose	pressure	volume	cost/mnth	price
P-25	25	3⁄8”	15 kpa	2000 gal	$1.50	$149.99
P-45	45	5⁄8”	35 kpa	4000 gal	$2.70	$199.99

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Last Updated: Wednesday February 24, 2010