Preventing Fish Mortality and Algae
In a fish pond such as a trout pond, sport fishing pond, or hatchery, water quality is important to prevent fish mortality. During hot summers or with high fish stocking densities, oxygen deficiency is often the biggest cause of fish mortality. Fish then gasp for air at the surface and eventually die from suffocation.
In addition to oxygen deficiency, stagnant water can be a breeding ground for blue algae and unwanted bacteria. This not only causes fish diseases but also causes odor nuisance and cloudy water. To keep your fish healthy and active, the oxygen level in the pond must continuously remain above 6 mg/L. Mechanical aeration is the best way to achieve this in busy ponds.
Aeration Fountain as a Solution
An aeration fountain addresses these problems by pumping water powerfully upwards and spreading it over the surface. This process increases the contact surface with the air, allowing oxygen to be absorbed to the maximum and harmful gases such as CO2 and ammonia to escape. The constant circulation prevents thermal stratification and breaks down floating layers.
The BluFountain 20.000 is designed for large bodies of water and combines high circulation power with low operational costs such as a low energy consumption of 90 watts. The floating fountain is easy to install yourself and anchor with two anchor points and nylon thread. You can place the fountain from a depth of 50 cm.
For very large water surfaces or complex pond shapes, you can easily place multiple fountains. This ensures sufficient flow in all corners of the pond and prevents dead zones where dirt accumulates.
