Spring Pond Aeration Steps from the Experts

Getting your pond ready for spring?

Make sure you have everything you need for the health of your pond with these steps.

Pond Aerator Spring Start-Up Steps:

•     HIBLOW Linear Air Pump Maintenance
• Clean or replace the air filter. HIBLOW suggests cleaning the filter every 6 months and replacing it once a year.  Wipe off excess dirt and dust in the housing around the filter.
• Check the filter gasket and base gasket. In hot climates or after years of use, the gaskets can become brittle and allow for air to escape reducing air flow into the pond. Gaskets are available for purchase.
•     Check each of the diffusers to make sure they haven’t clogged.
• Clean or replace them as needed. Clogged diffusers can add excess backpressure which reduces air flow and can decrease the life of the diaphragms. For more information on choosing a diffuser that will not clog, check out the following article: https://www.hiblow-usa.com/2021/05/03/pond-aeration-system-diffuser-options/
•     Make sure the weighted line is not clogged with ice.
• Most diffusers have a check valve, but water can find its way into the tubing. If you were to start the aerator with water and ice in the tubing, it will put excess back-pressure on the pump which can cause reduced diaphragm life. Pour 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol down each line. Turn the aerator on to blow out any ice particles.

Read the full list of spring pond aeration start-up steps on our website! 

Taking initiative at the beginning of the spring is imperative to the health of the pond in the summer.  The two primary ways that a pond receives oxygen are from plants and the atmosphere.  Water circulation from a HIBLOW aerator evens out oxygen levels and temperature and pushes water to the surface where it absorbs oxygen.  In addition to breaking down organic matter or muck, a healthy aerobic environment early in the spring helps combat the increasing levels of ammonia as life in the pond starts a new. Contact us for more information!

Spring Pond Aeration

Are you working on getting your yard and pond ready for spring?

Spring pond aeration is crucial to maintaining the health of your pond.

HIBLOW USA recommends pond aeration 24/7, 365 days a year, particularly if fish health and water clarity are a priority.  If your pond freezes over for an extended period, oxygen levels will diminish which can cause fish kill and prevent muck from decomposing.  For more information about what’s happening under the ice and the benefits of winter aeration, check out the following article: https://www.hiblow-usa.com/2021/01/25/pond-aeration-winter/

Taking initiative at the beginning of the spring is imperative to the health of the pond in the summer.  The two primary ways that a pond receives oxygen are from plants and the atmosphere.  Water circulation from a HIBLOW aerator evens out oxygen levels and temperature and pushes water to the surface where it absorbs oxygen.  In addition to breaking down organic matter or muck, a healthy aerobic environment early in the spring helps combat the increasing levels of ammonia as life in the pond starts a new.  Excess nitrates – the bi-product of ammonia – is food for plants, but also algae.  Subsurface aeration is a great tool to prevent and combat algae blooms.

Read more about spring pond aeration on our website!

If you do not plan on aerating your pond during the winter, we recommend preparing the pond the best you can in the fall.  Remove leaves, twigs, branches, and other matter floating in the water as winter nears.  Rake dead plants and leaves from the shore to prevent them from blowing into the water.  The less decomposition happening at the bottom of the pond, the less chance that oxygen levels will deplete to harmful levels.  It is best to move the HIBLOW air pump inside if it is not running in the winter.

Contact us today for more information!