In nature, ponds are aerated by creeks, springs, and streams that flow into them. Man-made ponds need a little help from their creators to stay properly oxygenated. This is especially a priority if you have fish or plants in the pond. Most pond aeration systems require electricity to run pumps and compressors. If you don’t want to run power out to a remote pond, try natural methods of aeration. Adding more plants to the water is the primary power-free method for adding oxygen. Floating plants in particular add oxygen as they absorb and process sunlight, supplying plenty for your fish and for healthy water treatment.
Need more oxygen than more plants can provide? Mimic the tumbling water effect of a waterfall by adding a gravity-powered water feature to your pond. If you don’t have the slope or space for two ponds to connect with a trickling rock face, try solar and wind powered aeration units. With a little planning, it’s easy to aerate a pond of any size. Don’t worry that adding aeration to the system will change the natural ecosystem of the pond. Aeration is a natural part of every pond, even if it’s produced with an electric powered compressor.
