Ponds and lakes are a valuable natural resource. They add beauty to the landscape, provide recreation and are at a habitat for fish and wildlife. A natural body of water is a complex biological, chemical, and physical community. The quality of the water determines the health of the entire community and the aquatic organisms living within the system... From microscopic bacteria to the largest fish!
The engine that ties everything within a body of water is the presence of oxygen in proper levels. A pond's condition deteriorates when its bottom environment cannot support aquatic life. The bottom is where the most oxygen is consumed in the farthest from the surface where it is replenished. Without adequate oxygen at the bottom, beneficial bacteria do not break down the organic waste. This results in increased layers of sediment along the pond bottom. Simply put, without oxygen a pond cannot clean itself!
Years of experience has taught us that three main tools are needed to manage ponds and lakes:
1. Aeration: Bubbling fountains and diffuser systems are commonly used to increase the natural levels of oxygen. The added oxygen, and equally important, the circulation created by these devices help to create a stable and productive ecosystem. Fountains typically float on the surface and spray water up into the air. As water droplets fall back to the surface they pick up oxygen. Fountains also create surface ripples in circulation which helps keep the surface clean. Defuser air systems utilizes a shore mounted air compressor that pumps oxygen through a hose to a special diffuser lying on the pond bottom. Since the bottom of the pond is where the most oxygen is consumed, it is an ideal way to deliver oxygen to where it it is needed the most. As the bubbles rise out of the diffusers they create a lifting or boiling action which creates considerable circulation throughout the pond. This circulation helps to prevent water stratification.
2. Beneficial bacteria: For over two decades we've been using bacteria to help mother nature keep water is clean and clear. By adding billions of these naturally occurring organisms, you can reverse the aging process of ponds that occurs when fish waste, leaves, dead weeds, algae, and runoff, etc start to build up on the bottom. The results are improved water quality, reduced odors, improved oxygen levels, and a better environment for fish and other aquatic life.
3. Weed and algae controls: There are a wide variety of treatment products available to safely control aquatic weeds and algae in ponds and lakes. These tested and approved products are a safe and quick way to gain control of waters that are infested with a aquatic weeds or algae. The use of these products is a good short term solution to a problem, however, to gain more long-term control you should look at the overall ecosystem and determine what the real cause of the problem is. Often aeration and or the use of bacteria will greatly improve the system and the use of these chemicals can be reduced.
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Air Pumps |
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Hakko Air Pumps |
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Description |
Flow Rate |
Max Depth |
Part No. |
Sale |
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Hakko Air Pump |
30 LPM / 1.1 CFM |
21' |
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127.94
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Hakko Air Pump |
65 LPM / 2.3 CFM |
14.5' |
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154.94
Free Shipping
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Hakko Air Pump |
95 LPM / 3.4 CFM |
16' |
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184.94
Free Shipping
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Hakko Air Pump |
110 LPM / 4.0 CFM |
18' |
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232.94
Free Shipping
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Hakko Air Pump |
170 LPM / 6.1 CFM |
14.5' |
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332.94
Free Shipping
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Hakko Air Pump |
190 LPM / 6.8 CFM |
16' |
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386.94
Free Shipping
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6-WAY MANIFOLD |
HKMF6 |
29.98 |
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12-WAY MANIFOLD |
HKMF12 |
39.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM SET FOR HK20L, 2PC., OLD STYLE |
HK-D20 |
39.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM SET FOR HK25L, 2PC. |
HK-D25 |
39.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM SET FOR HK40, 2PC. |
HK-D40 |
44.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM SET FOR HK60/80, 2PC. |
HK-D60/80 |
49.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM SET FOR HK100/200, 2PC. |
HK-D100/120 |
69.98 |
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MAGNET FOR HK25, 1PC. |
HK-M25 |
29.98 |
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MAGNET FOR HK40, 1PC. |
HK-M40 |
34.98 |
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MAGNET SET FOR HK60/80, 1PC. |
HK-M60/80 |
39.98 |
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MAGNET SET FOR HK100/200, 1PC. |
HK-M100/120 |
119.98 |
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Pondmaster Air Pumps |
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Description |
Flow |
Pond Size |
Max Depth |
Part Number |
MSRP |
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AP-20, WITH MANIFOLD |
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04520 |
149.98 |
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AP-40, WITH MANIFOLD |
2900 CU”/MIN |
4500 GAL. |
10’ |
04540 |
189.98 |
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AP-60, WITH MANIFOLD |
3600 CU”/MIN |
7000 GAL. |
9.6’ |
04560 |
239.98 |
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AP-100, WITH MANIFOLD |
8900 CU”/MIN |
10,000GAL. |
11.5’ |
04580 |
269.98 |
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Spare Parts |
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DIAPHRAGM REPAIR KIT FOR AP-20 |
14525 |
9.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM REPAIR KIT FOR AP-40 |
14545 |
10.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM REPAIR KIT FOR AP-60 |
14555 |
11.98 |
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DIAPHRAGM REPAIR KIT FOR AP-100 |
14565 |
12.98 |
As we all know, oxygen is vital to all aquatic inhabitants whether they are koi, goldfish, tropical / marine fish or bacteria.
The EA Airpump range provides high performance diaphragm air pumps for all fishkeepers. The range was purposely developed for fishkeepers to deliver that essential element into their ponds - specifically air.
EA Airpumps have been tested and proven to provide the highest output at any given depth, to be economical to run and totally reliable. Well engineered, robust and durable, each Airpump carries a 2 year guarantee.
Note: EA Airpump 70 Kit includes 4 port manifold, 2 air stones, and 33’ of airline tubing (as shown in the picture above). Also, call us for our new “low price” for diaphragm replacements!
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Airpump 70
Complete Kit |
Airpump 75 |
Airpump 95 |
Airpump 130 |
Airpump 150 |
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Maximum Output - LPM |
70 |
75 |
95 |
130 |
150 |
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Maximum Output (USA) |
62 |
62 |
95 |
130 |
155 |
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Output at 1m Depth - LPM |
52 |
59 |
78 |
110 |
130 |
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Output at 1m Depth (USA) |
52 |
52 |
78 |
115 |
135 |
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Max. operating depth |
3.2m |
3.9m |
4.35m |
4.7m |
5.5m |
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Max. operating depth (USA) |
4.2m |
4.4m |
4.5m |
5.0m |
5.6m |
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Power Usage - watts |
34 |
44 |
62 |
88 |
106 |
| Power Usage - (USA) |
50 |
47 |
66 |
95 |
124 |
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<50 |
<50 |
| Voltage (VAC) |
220-240v |
220-240v |
220-240v |
220-240v |
220-240v |
| Voltage (VAC) (USA) |
110-120v |
110-120v |
110-120v |
110-150v |
110-120v |
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MSRP
*Click the price to see sale pricing* |
195.00 |
Call for Pricing |
295.00 |
395.00 |
560.00 |
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