Eutrophication, a process that changes the water to an environment that prefers plant life to animal life, tends to induce chemical and thermal stratification.  Stratification in a body of water is a condition in which the bottom has the inability to mix with the surface.  The result is an anoxic condition, or in other words, a condition in which no oxygen is present.  Anoxic conditions are evident in the following: 

• 1. Increase in bottom muck - A lack of oxygen eliminates the breakdown of organic material.
• 2. Increase in plant and algae growth.
• 3. Induced stress for fish and other oxygen breathing life forms
• 4. Lack of ability to fight off ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and iron.

Eutrophication can be deterred, if not completely eliminated, with the right aeration equipment.  Aeration is beneficial in the following ways:

• A. Improves overall water quality.
• B. Maintains oxygen level on the bottom.
• C.  Reduces plant growth by some phosphorus.
• D. Destratifies both chemically and thermally.
• E. Discourages the formation of organic buildup on the bottom.
• F. Keeps water from freezing thereby prevents winter kill and improves waterfowl protection.
• G. Increases greater stocking densities of fish.
• H. Stops spring and fall turnover.

Because aeration is vital to proper water quality, one must choose the best aeration system to best suit his needs.  Following are various types of aeration and circulation equipment available.  If the buyer has any question, our staff will gladly assist him with his selection.