Aeration Basics:

As vital as oxygen is to us land lovers, it is equally important to life found in our aquatic eco-systems.  Though concentrations of oxygen are but a tiny fraction of what is contained in our land environment (less than 1% in water compared to roughly 21% in our atmosphere), just like us, fish and other aquatic life are dependent on it to live. MORE>>

Why Aeration?:

 Because of this, little oxygen is available to replenish that which is used in decomposition and respiration, leaving the lake bottom depleted.  The lake becomes stratified, creating horizontal columns of water with varying oxygen levels - plenty of oxygen near the top but practically none near the bottom. MORE>>

Types of Aeration:

In an attempt to juggle the many varying factors at play, mechanical aeration becomes a valuable tool in helping maintain adequate oxygen levels.  However, there seem to be as many different ways to aerate a body of water as there are companies who supply solutions.  And determining which system works best can be confusing.  So let’s break it down...MORE>>