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Fountains & Aeration Systems
Our Fountains and Aeration Division focuses on improving both the health and appearance of your pond or lake. While decorative fountains create surface movement and add a striking visual display, they only circulate the upper layer of water. Aeration systems, on the other hand, push air from the pond bottom to the surface—improving oxygen levels, reducing algae, and preventing stagnant conditions throughout the entire water column. Whether you’re adding a new system or maintaining an existing one, TurnPro Aquatics provides professional installation, service, and repair to keep your pond clear, balanced, and beautiful year-round.
Aeration
An aeration system is the heart of a healthy pond. It works by using a quiet on-shore compressor that pushes air through weighted airline down to diffuser heads placed on the pond bottom. These diffusers release fine bubbles that rise to the surface, carrying oxygen-rich water upward and creating continuous circulation throughout the entire pond.
This process prevents stratification, where ponds separate into warm, oxygen-poor bottom layers and cooler top layers. By mixing the water from top to bottom, aeration keeps oxygen levels stable, improves clarity, and supports beneficial bacteria that naturally break down organic muck.
Running 24 hours a day, a properly sized aeration system typically turns the entire pond over once daily, keeping the water fresh, clear, and balanced year-round. The result is a cleaner pond, fewer algae problems, and a healthier environment for fish and aquatic life.
Power Needs: Aeration systems operate on standard 115V power and require a nearby outlet for the compressor unit. Power can be run through a dedicated circuit or existing landscape outlet, depending on site setup and distance from the pond.
Fountains
Decorative fountains add movement, sound, and beauty to any pond or lake. Their striking spray patterns and optional lighting create a visual centerpiece that enhances curb appeal and provides a relaxing, resort-like atmosphere. Beyond their appearance, fountains play a role in surface water circulation—helping to improve oxygen exchange and prevent floating debris from accumulating.
It’s important to note, however, that fountains only circulate the upper layer of water. They do not mix or oxygenate the deeper portions of the pond the way a bottom-diffused aeration system does. For this reason, many pond owners choose to pair a fountain with aeration to achieve both aesthetic and functional benefits.
Power Needs: Fountains typically operate on standard 115V or 230V power depending on size and horsepower. Each installation includes a control panel for timer operation, lighting options, and safety protection. TurnPro Aquatics proudly installs our preferred line of high-quality fountains and provides maintenance and service for all major brands.
Fountains vs. Aeration
Fountains and aeration systems both move water, but they serve very different purposes.
Fountains circulate and aerate only the top few feet of water while providing a beautiful, decorative spray pattern. They enhance the visual appeal of a pond and add a relaxing sound of moving water, but they do little to mix or oxygenate the deeper layers below the surface.
Aeration systems, on the other hand, work from the bottom up. Air is pushed through diffusers on the pond bottom, creating thousands of fine bubbles that rise and carry oxygen-rich water throughout the entire pond. This process helps eliminate stagnation, reduce algae growth, break down organic muck, and create a healthier environment for fish and plants.
For the best results, many ponds benefit from using both systems together—a fountain for beauty and surface circulation, and an aeration system for full water quality improvement and long-term balance.
