How Do You Make A Pond Aeration System?
Although there are many tools for pond and lake management, bottom-based aeration is the most effective one, according to TheLakeExperts.com. However, more targeted maintenance methods such as herbicides, clarifiers, and enzymes still prove useful. Benefits of an aeration system include prevention of fish kills, increased dissolved oxygen and reduced algae blooms. Stick to a few simple guidelines to ensure proper installation. Take some basic depth readings to find the deepest areas in your pond. If you do not have a depth finder or fish finder, use a rope with markings every 12 inches or so, depending on the contours of your pond. Attach a weight to one end and note the deepest areas. Your weighted air diffuser will be situated in this portion of the pond. Bring power to your shoreline at either 115 or 230 volts to plug in your air compressor. Install a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for safety. If making power available close to the shoreline is cost-prohibitive, consider us
