Pond and Lake Aeration Tips, Tricks, & News
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The latest and greatest on pond and lake aeration. Check back for updates on pond and lake fountain maintenance as well as water quality management! Otterbine strives to make the world a better place one waterway at a time!
Preparing Your Pond for Fall: 3 Dynamics to Watch
As the seasons change, so do pond and lake dynamics! Understanding the changes your pond goes through will help you better prepare your pond AND fountain for fall. In this post, we’ll check out three factors to keep a close eye on.
Color Changing Fountain Light Q&A
Whether you’re looking to illuminate your fountain or enhance your water’s natural beauty, lights can be a great addition to your pond or lake! However, with all the new technology and different color changing fountain light packages available in today’s market it’s easy to feel overwhelmed! To make the purchasing process easier we’ve gathered some important information and the most commonly asked question to help you make the best decision possible!
Pond Aeration 101
The key to keeping a healthy a pond or lake is aeration; this is done by simply moving water from below the surface up to the surface in mass volume. Any pond that doesn’t have adequate aeration will inevitably have problems. The types of problems a poorly managed pond will experience are unchecked plant and algae growth, foul odors, fish kills and more!
Controlling Pond Algae
Algae is an essential part of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Excessive algae growth or algae blooms, however, are both unattractive and detrimental to lake or pond health. In this post, you’ll learn more about what algae is, why it occurs and how to keep it under control naturally through improved aeration and water circulation.
Summer Pond Care & Maintenance
Summer is a stressful time for pond owners and managers – especially when it comes to pond care and maintenance. Warmer weather brings algae, scum and other annoyances. But many of them will still wait far too long to prepare their pond for the onslaught. In this post, we’ll examine the challenges your pond will face and how you can save it before it’s too late.
Articles & Press
Comprehending the nuances of water quality management and pond dynamics can be tricky, here we house all articles relating the industry with some additional guidance via "the Otterbine difference". If you didn't find an answer to your question, or were looking for news on some of the cool things we've got planned check out all the articles and release housed on our Articles & Press page!
Understanding the Different Methods of Water Aeration
Not all water aerators are made the same, and they have different purposes. This article will help you better understand the different water aeration methods.