AERATION FOR YOUR POND OR WATER FEATURE IN WESTERN NEW YORK

 For years, aeration was thought of as something you only needed if you had high fish loads in a pond. Through years of working closely with pond owners, it has been proven that aeration does far more than just keep fish alive. At Clearly Aquatics in Rochester, NY, we consider aeration to be the single most important step in maintaining a healthy pond. Aeration is beneficial for golf courses, parks, office buildings, and housing developments. We provide installation and service in Rochester, NY, and surrounding counties.

Pond Aeration Systems

The amount of surface area an aeration system will effectively cover is greatly dependent on two factors - depth and shape.

Ponds that are irregular or odd-shaped will also reduce the size of the aeration area.

The deeper an air diffuser is located, the more boiling action it will create, and a larger area will be aerated.

There Are Two Common Ways of Aerating Ponds

One is with a surface fountain; the other is with a diffused aeration system.

  • Diffused Aeration - Diffused air systems employ a shore-mounted air compressor, which pushes air through tubing out to a special air diffuser located on the pond bottom. Since the diffuser is at the bottom, oxygen is introduced where it is needed the most, regardless of the pond depth. These systems are also easier to maintain since the compressor is located on shore.


Diffused air systems can be custom-built in many different ways. One big advantage is the compressor can be located up to 2000' away from the edge of the pond.


It is much more cost-effective to trench in the air tubing than it is to install electrical service to the pond edge, making these systems the best choice for ponds without electricity nearby.

  • Fountains - Surface fountains are a popular choice when decorative looks are desired. Golf courses, parks, office buildings, and housing developments are all common places where you normally see fountains being used.

Many different spray patterns are available to create esthetically pleasing looks while improving circulation and aeration.

 

 Since the fountains float on the surface, the circulation does not reach all the way to the bottom in deep applications, which reduces their effectiveness.

Surface Aerators

Surface aerators are the highest oxygen-producing and highest-volume aerators offered. For applications desiring maximum flow and efficiency, these units are the best choice!



  • Designed for continuous duty operation in fresh or saltwater
  • Thermal overload protection with automatic reset
  • Easy to install or remove – making it great for portable emergency operation
  • Warranties — two years on 1/2 - 1 HP, three years on 2 - 5 HP
  • Operates in as little as 15" of water

Because of their high pumping rates, these units are especially helpful in controlling floating debris, duckweed, and other unsightly surface problems. A high oxygen transfer makes these units the best pick for aquaculture applications and wastewater ponds.

If you would like us to design an aeration system for you,

give us a call for a consultation at (585) 657-7679.

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