A garden pond waterfall serves two vital purposes for pond ecology beyond providing visual appeal to terrestrial environments. A pond design with a waterfall structure generates water flow, which, together with surface disturbance, leads to vital oxygen enhancement.
Aeration is a vital process that sustains the health of fish and all other pond inhabitants. An oxygenated pond brings forth multiple life systems and generates perfect water clarity through its ability to stop dangerous compounds and algal bloom development.
UK installation companies, That Pond Guy, recommend Evolution Aqua Pond pumps to their clients because they are designated as trusted pond pump providers.
Should you aerate your koi pond?
The waterfall pump serves as an oxygenator for backyard koi ponds, but you must arrange a backup solution in case this equipment stops functioning. A pond air pump enables constant water oxygenation and flow to sustain fish life for several weeks in case the primary pump fails.
Multiple advantages exist for the water quality when using Pond air pumps. The air bubble ascent lifts water from the lower level through an air stone process that transfers water containing low oxygen to high oxygen areas. The increased circulation provided by these pumps becomes critical in hot summer weather and conditions with high fish densities.
Pond air pumps remain as backup systems for protecting pond water in case either submersible pumps or external pond pumps malfunction. When operating an air pump, choose an electrical outlet or circuit different from the one used by the main water pump.
The preventive measure is required since a defective submersible pump might trigger a GFI outlet to shut off electrical power to all connected systems. Running an air pump enables maintenance of tank safety for your fish when you handle or swap out main pumps.
Air pumps are also valuable during pond cleaning when fish are placed in a holding tank. A compact unit like the Evolution Pond Pump is an essential tool for every koi pond owner.
In winter, air pumps prevent ponds from freezing over by keeping a section of ice open. Moving the air stone to a shallow edge about a foot deep ensures continuous gas exchange, preventing harmful gases from building up under the ice.
How to install air pumps
The installation process of pond air pumps, which are known as pond aerators, proves straightforward. Connect the tubing to an air pump and extend the other end to an air stone.
Place the pump near the pond edge, keeping it dry, and submerge the weighted tubing and air stone. Installation takes minutes for small to medium koi ponds or goldfish water gardens.
What size air pump will you need for your fish pond?
For small ponds up to 10′ x 12′, one air stone is enough. Medium to large ponds require a two-outlet air pump or a valve to split the tubing. The Evolution Pond pump can run multiple air stones across different ponds. Maintain your pump by cleaning the air stone each season and replacing rubber diaphragms every five years, which is quick and easy.
