The Value of Lake Aeration

Lake aeration systems balance levels of oxygen and also water temperature. They make more of the lake more habitable for fish, and thus expand the waters that are conducive for the fish to live. In the warm temperature summer months, when there are gentle or brisk breezes on the surface of the water, the waters are stirred and oxygen is added to the lake. By using an aeration system, this oxygen rich water can be brought to the bottom of the lake, and oxygen poor water brought to the top of the lake.

If fish like to stay near the surface of the lake, or if there are fish kills for no apparent reason, it may be due to the lack of an aeration system. In order to have a good fishing lake, it is important to consider the proper oxygen levels. A lake management professional can help you find the right aeration system for your particular waterway.

Having the right amount of oxygen helps keep down foul smells and algae growth. With the proper amount of oxygen, the organic material that falls to the bottom of the lake is likely to decompose faster. This helps avoid the "rotten egg" smell. The right amount of oxygen is conducive to the grown of bacteria which steal nutrients that algae would eat and thus decrease the likelihood of algae forming. The bacteria are also food for the fish. Some people use copper sulfate to deal with algae. However, this can result in other problems, it is better to aerate correctly, by creating a fountain.

Aeration systems are not strictly utilitarian. They can be fountains that are beautiful. There are different size aeration systems depending on the need. There are aeration systems that don't need electricity, so they are safe not only for the fish, but also for swimmers and fishermen.