Aeration equipment should be the foundation of any aquatic management program.
Aeration is a natural environmentally safe way to improve the water quality in your lake or pond. This highly effective water management tool addresses a wide range of water problems such as algae build up, aquatic weeds, bottom sludge, foul odors,
Our Water Survey identifies
and eradicates weeds/algae and other nuisances to improve your surface water quality. Continue ->
insect infestation and stagnation issues. The goal is to increase
the dissolved oxygen levels, which stimulates the natural, clean up process, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing, healthy
body of water.
We offer many different ways to aerate and oxygenate your surface water. Whether your preference is for a beautiful floating fountain, a bottom aerator, or a windmill we can supply your needs. Our Lake Life Guard bottom aerator series is the most efficient way to transfer large volumes of life giving oxygen to your water supply. Our Kasco and Aquamaster floating aerator fountains provide aeration combined with the beauty of the fountain display. Our windmills are a great choice where there is no power supply or large amounts of aeration are not required. Which ever route you choose your most important decision is that you do aerate!
Flag City Water Systems Lake Life Guard is a low maintenance, economical aeration system that utilizes compressed air and submersed diffusers for aerating your water. The
diffuser system works from the bottom of your water source, submerged, out of sight and quiet. The compressor should be located in a nearby building or structure that offers protection from the elements and a reliable power supply. If this isn’t available we offer a decorative rock which can cover the compressor at the waters edge.
The cooler bottom water absorbs the oxygen quickly and spreads it up through the water column to the surface of the water. This distribution method is the most efficient way to aerate your water!
Dissolved oxygen is the single most water quality parameter in lakes and ponds. All fish life and natural fish food organisms depend on dissolved oxygen for life. Under natural conditions, oxygen is produced by plant life, primarily microscopic algae and surface diffusion from the air. This is distributed in the water by wind induced currents and by diffusion. These processes are adequate to satisfy the oxygen demand in lakes and ponds only under ideal conditions with very low input of fertilizers and organic materials (grass, leaves, etc.). Few lakes satisfy these conditions.
Most Midwestern lakes and ponds thermally stratify during summer and winter months with intervening spring and fall circulation, commonly called lake turnover. During the stratified periods, oxygen demand is higher than oxygen production in deeper waters (8-10 ft. plus). This is caused by the aerobic (oxygen using) digestion or breakdown of organic matter. No oxygen is produced due to lack of sufficient light and distribution from shallow water is blocked by the thermal stratification. This situation quickly leads to an oxygen reduction or complete loss of oxygen in the deeper water. These results in several problem situations in the upper layer of water including: crowding, more competition for food, extreme fluctuations of pH, oxygen carbon dioxide, temperature and other environmental factors. These place fish in a stress situation which results in less than optimum growth and performance. The deeper water becomes devoid of oxygen and decomposition of organic matter changes to an aerobic digestion with its production of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and partially digested organic matter. The cycle of accelerated eutrophication – literally feeds itself. This cycle is interrupted by use of proper aeration equipment. Aeration equipment provides oxygen to maintain aerobic decomposition and circulation patterns to distribute the life supporting oxygen throughout the body of water.
Lake Life Guard Systems
Features:
Fine bubble size for high oxygen transfer
Versatile system design permits seasonal or continuous operation
Minimum maintenance requirements for years of economical performance
Oil-less compressors for trouble free operation
Self cleaning diffuser prevents fouling or plugging
No electrical current in water ensures safe operation
For lakes up to 1 acre, Suitable for deep lakes. Quiet operation and very low maintenance.
Systems include 1/3 HP, 120 volt rocking piston compressor, power cord, thermal overload protection, one diffuser with check valve and marker float assembly. System available with 100 foot of either non-weighted or weighted airline.
For lakes up to 1 acre. maximum depth 18 feet.
Systems include 1/4 HP, 120 volt quiet rotary vaine compressor, power cord, thermal overload protection, one diffuser with check valve and marker float assembly. System available with 100 foot of either non-weighted or
weighted airline.
For lakes up to 5 acres, maximum depth 18 feet.
Systems include 3/4 HP quiet rotary vane compressor, power cord, thermal overload protection, pressure relief valve and marker float assemblies. Systems available in 120 or 240 volt with non-weighted or weighted airline and from 2 to 4 diffusers with check valves. Systems include 3/4 HP quiet rotary vane compressor, power cord, thermal overload protection, pressure relief valve and marker float assemblies. Systems available in 120 or 240 volt with 100 feet of non-weighted or weighted airline per diffuser and from 2 to 4 diffusers with check valves.
Need Help? Have a Question?
Call the experienced professionals at Flag City Water Systems for all of your lake and pond water requirements. We can provide you with information, products and services for your most demanding pond water applications. We have been serving the residential and commercial pond water market since 1979. You may contact us at 419-423-8082 or 800-232-7300 or email us at info@flagcitywater.com.
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