Fountains

Who Can Benefit From Winter Storage & Inspections

• Home Owners Associations

• Retention Ponds

• Lake Front Properties

• Residential Swimming & Fishing Ponds

Fall Removal & Onsite Inspection

Our pond professionals will remove the fountains and conduct an onsite inspection, checking for appropriate operation, amp draw, and power cord inspections.

Offsite Inspection Cleaning, Repairs and Winter Storage

Skipper Terrain and Vegetation Solutions offers services for all makes and models from this popular manufacturer:

AIRMAX

Fountains will be labeled after removal and inspection, then brought to our facility to be cleaned and assessed for any necessary repairs. For any repairs such oil changes, frayed wires, and old bulbs that are required, we will offer a written quote. This way, after the winter is over, the units may be put back together and installed in your pond or lake in the North West Florida region.

At our facility, all units will be kept for the winter.

Spring Installation

Our technicians will deliver the fountain back to the pond, assemble it, set it up, turn it on, and program timers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to remove my fountain or aerator for the winter in Florida?

For the winter, all fountain installations should be taken down. All aeration systems should be taken out if you utilize your pond for winter pleasure. But it's advantageous to run the aerator in the winter. When there is a lot of ice and snow, the column of bubbles will keep a hole in the ice open, allowing for gas exchange. By increasing circulation, you can reduce fish stress while simultaneously giving your microorganisms a head start in the spring. Contact us about our winter storage program if you need help with unit upkeep and winter removal.

What is aeration

By pumping air through a diffuser plate at the pond's bottom, aeration is the process of mixing a pond. The ensuing column of air moves the water from bottom to top, giving the entire water body a chance to come into contact with the surface/air interface. At this interface, where oxygenation is not the sole significant action, the majority of the gas exchange in a pond takes place. When the water body is combined, toxic vapors from the subsurface waters are permitted to escape into the atmosphere. All participating life forms benefit from a better ecology as a result of aeration.

What's the difference between a diffused air system and a fountain?

A shore-mounted device known as a diffused air system pumps compressed air to diffuser plates at the pond's bottom. This technique aerates and circulates the pond's entire body of water, preventing stratification. With an intake that only pulls from the top few feet of water, fountains (also known as fountain aeration) are situated on the pond's surface. Only a small portion of the water column is mixed, and stratification is not completely eliminated.

Why do I need aeration?

Aerated ponds will be less murky on the bottom, clearer, cleaner, and healthier. The perfect conditions for proper gas exchange are created by aeration systems, which enables nature's helpful bacteria to get rid of extra nutrients and dirt. Toxic fumes, excessive algae/weed growth, and muddy bottoms are eliminated as nutrient levels are decreased.