The importance of having sufficient oxygen in your pond
Oxygen is of crucial importance for all living organisms in your pond. It is important to keep your oxygen level at the correct level so as to prevent fish deaths and algae growth.
How do I know wether there is insufficient oxigen in my pond?
In many cases this will be obvious because the fish will move through the water slowly, gasp for air or jostle one another for the most oxygen-rich spot. These signs indicate a lack of oxygen and we advise aerating your pond at once. This can be done by getting the water surface to move as much as possible by means of, say, an air pump, fountain, waterfall or even a garden hose.
How can I solve insufficient oxygen structurally
Since you cannot always be at home to keep an eye on how your fish are behaving, AquaForte has a simple solution for keeping the oxygen level in your pond at the correct level: AquaForte Air Pumps.
Causes of insufficient oxygen:
- Rising water temperature in the spring and summer
- Decomposing organic material on the bottom of your pond, such as leaves and uneaten food
- Plants and algae absorb oxygen from the water at night and gradually release it again during the day. So in the morning there is less oxygen
AquaForte Air Pumps
AquaForte Air Pumps HI-Flow V-Series
Now available as complete sets with manifold, air hose (4 x 6 mm) and Ø 5 cm air stones.
Advantages
The V-series air pumps are powerful and low in noise. Casing is made of a high quality aluminum alloy. High output and pressure thanks to a double air chamber. Suited for continuous usage.
| ARTNR. | Type | WATT | CAP. AT 1,2 M | CAP. AT 2 M | MAX. PRESSURE | KG | SIZE CM |
| SC400 | V-10 | 10 | 4 ltr/min | – | 2 m | 1,3 | 13 x 12 x 10 |
| SC402 | V-20 | 15 | 9 ltr/min | 3 ltr/min | 2 m | 2,5 | 23 x19 x 18 |
| SC404 | V-30 | 25 | 17 ltr/min | 7 ltr/min | 2,5 m | 3,5 | 25 x 20 x 20 |
| SC406 | V-60 | 35 | 57 ltr/min | 40 ltr/min | 3 m | 5,6 | 27 x 24 x 21 |
Europe’s most popular air pumps are now available as complete sets with manifold, air hose (4 x 6mm) and Ø5cm air stones. For technical specifications see above.
| ARTNR. | Type | Air stones | Air hose |
| SC401 | V-10 Set | 4 | 25 mtr |
| SC403 | V-20 Set | 4 | 25 mtr |
| SC405 | V-30 Set | 6 | 25 mtr |
| SC407 | V-60 Set | 10 | 50 mtr |
AquaForte Air Pumps AP-Series
Advantages
New series high pressure air pumps. The air pumps have a compact size and a low power consumption. They have a low noise operation. The air pumps have an automatic power-off protection when membranes are worn out. Comes with 9 mm (AP-35 till AP-100) or 12 mm (AP-150 and AP-200) hose tail.
| ARTNR. | Type | WATT | CAP. AT 1,2 M | CAP. AT 2 M | MAX. PRESSURE | OUTLET | KG | dB |
| SC451 | AP-30 | 20 | 30 l/m | 13 l/m | 2,8 m | 16,5 mm | 2,7 | 32 |
| SC452 | AP-45 | 25 | 47 l/m | 24 l/m | 3,0 m | 16,5 mm | 2,9 | 33 |
| SC453 | AP-60 | 38 | 73 l/m | 45 l/m | 3,5 m | 18 mm | 3,4 | 35 |
| SC454 | AP-80 | 55 | 84 l/m | 53 l/m | 3,6 m | 18 mm | 3,5 | 36 |
| SC455 | AP-100 | 65 | 106 l/m | 70 l/m | 3,8 m | 18 mm | 3,6 | 36 |
| SC456 | AP-150 | 120 | 190 l/m | 150 l/m | 4,5 m | 18 mm | 7,8 | 45 |
| SC457 | AP-200 | 180 | 250 l/m | 200 l/m | 5 m | 18 mm | 8 | 46 |
AquaForte SA-Series Air Pumps
Advantages
High pressure lair pumps with 9,5mm outlet.
- Low in energy consumption
- Low noise operation
- Compact size
- Comes including plastic air manifold with 4 outlets of 6 mm
| Art. Nr. | Type | Watt | Cap. at 1,2 M | Cap. at 2 M | Max. Head | dB |
| SC459 | SA-15 | 10 | 15 l/m | 5 l/m | 2,5 mtr | 32 |
| SC460 | SA-30 | 20 | 30 l/m | 15 l/m | 3,0 mtr | 33 |
AquaForte Professional Aeration Sets
Advantages
Professional quality rubber aeration hose (also used a lot in fish farms, for example) available as ring or bar. The supplied stainless steel rods are placed inside the rubber hose to weigh it down to the bottom. This has no negative effect on the air distribution! Big advantage of this system is that it can be shipped as a small parcel. If desired, the diameter/length can be shortened to adjust the size! Hose size: 18 x 28 mm, hose tail : 19mm. The air rod has a T-piece 19mm in the middle for a better air distribution compared to a connection on only one side.
| ART. NR. | Type | Output |
| SC211 | Ring Ø300mm | 45 l/m |
| SC212 | Ring Ø500mm | 75 l/m |
| SC213 | Ring Ø750mm | 100 l/m |
| SC209 | Bar L=500mm | 75 l/m |
| SC210 | Bar L=1000mm AP-30 | 150 l/m |