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Windmill versus Electric Aeration - 10 things to consider when choosing aeration Technology has advanced so much that the once idealized windmill aeration system is becoming less and less popular. The industry leading electric aeration systems are superior to windmills, in so many ways that an electric aeration system is recommended if power is within 1500 feet. The cost of trenching power to the pond will be made up for in cost-savings and reliability of  high efficiency&nb …

Winter is inevitable in Canada. Therefore, our products have been designed and tested for Canada. We offer aeration systems that are highly durable and low maintenance, allowing you to aerate your pond year-round. Always ensure that compressors are kept out of the elements and are kept in an enclosed, fan-cooled, and ventilated cabinet or shed.Many people wonder if aeration in the winter is necessary. If your pond is not stocked with fish then you do not need to run your aeration yea …

Spring is here, and its time to turn your pond and lake aeration system back on, and start thinking about treatments again!Adding aeration to your pond, lake, or dugout is highly recommended to help keep your system aerobic, which stimulates “good bacteria” to help break down nutrients and organics from accumulating in your pond, prevents odours, and clarifies the water. Aeration is crucial if fish are present in your pond, to ensure adequate oxygen levels, and prevent fish kills. For ponds, lak …

Finding both the surface area and volume of your pond, lake, or dugout can be an important step in pond maintenance. These are generally important measurements to be aware of when you have a property with bodies of water. The size of your water body will affect the amount of treatment you will need to apply or what systems you need to install as well as generally influencing parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentration. Depending on the shape and size of your po …

IntroductionThe health and clarity of your pond is vital for both aesthetics and the well-being of aquatic life. Pond Pro offers a range of products designed to mitigate common issues such as algae problems, high phosphate levels, and turbidity. In this blog post, we delve into an experiment conducted by one of our 2023 summer students to observe and test Pond Pro NaturalClear and QuikClear and suggest how various Pond Pro products could help with some common water problems.The ExperimentThe …