Pond Air Pump Kit Single Air Stone

Increases oxygen for a healthy pond

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 from the build up of toxic waste. Use of a Pennington® Air Pump 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.