Pond & Lake Q & A Q: How do I ensure my lake or pond gets
sufficient aeration? – Jack of Maine A: Take a deep breath.
Living things, whether they’re above water or below, require
oxygen to thrive. If your pond or lake houses fish, then the
aquatic environment needs to be rich with oxygen, and the best
way to do that is by aerating the water. Pond aeration is simply
diffusing life-giving oxygen into water evenly throughout the
water column using surface aerators or bottom-mounted diffusers.
To determine whether your pond or lake requires aeration, take
your pond’s temperature. Measure the temperature of the water 1
foot below the pond’s surface, and do the same at the bottom of
the pond. If the results differ more than 3 degrees Fahrenheit,
then your pond is not sufficiently aerated and it may need a
little help. For a simpler test, JUMP IN! If you’re warm above
the waste and freezing at your toes, it’s a good sign your pond
is not being circulated or aerated enough. Here are the most
common ways to churn up t