Congratulations on buying a Blagdon Pond Oxygenator
air pump.
These air pumps have been specifically designed
for water gardening applications, where sufficient aeration
is an essential part of a successful pond.
BENEFITS OF POND AERATION
Fish and other pond life require oxygen-rich water in order to remain
healthy. Filter bacteria, essential to the breakdown of highly toxic ammonia and
nitrite, also require oxygen to flourish and keep the pond free form the build up of
toxic waste. Use of a Blagdon Pond Oxygenator will increase the level of oxygen
in the pond and reduce levels of carbon dioxide, thus aiding in preventing the
pond from stagnating, by injecting air into the water. Additionally, by placing the
air stones directly into the filter chambers, beneficial filter bacteria will be
encouraged to grow. This will improve the efficiency of a pond filter,
as well as improve fish health.
Aeration in a pond is especially important during spells of warm weather, when
water holds much less oxygen, and at night when plants stop producing oxygen
and begin to use it. Fish seen gulping at the surface or swimming lethargically
may be showing signs of a lack of oxygen.
In winter, use of an air pump will keep an area of the pond ice-free, preventing
the build up of toxic gases which can be fatal to fish and other aquatic life.
Oxygenation, provided by the use of an air pump, is essential when treating
fish diseases, as suffering fish require higher levels of oxygen, and many
treatments deplete oxygen levels in the water.
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