Give your pond or small lake an instant boost in water quality and appearance with a floating pond aerator. Designed to move and oxygenate water from the surface, these compact, energy-efficient units improve clarity, reduce odours, and support healthier fish and aquatic life—all while adding a lively ripple to your water.
What is a Floating Pond Aerator?
A floating aerator sits on the surface and draws water upward, breaking it into vigorous currents and bubbles. This movement increases dissolved oxygen and disrupts stagnant “dead zones,” helping to control algae growth and reduce the build-up of organic sludge.
Why choose a floating aerator?
- Fast oxygen transfer: Rapidly improves water quality in warm, shallow or nutrient-rich ponds.
- Visible circulation: You can see it working—surface movement helps push debris to the edges for easier removal.
- Low-profile look: Subtle surface pattern without the height of a decorative fountain.
- Flexible positioning: Easily moved to target problem areas or seasonal hotspots.
- Year-round use: Ideal for spring/summer water quality and for maintaining circulation in the cooler months.
Best suited for
- Garden ponds, estates and golf courses
- Fisheries and stock ponds
- Ornamental lakes and water features
- Marinas, inlets and sheltered corners where water can stagnate
Features & options we supply
- Power: Single-phase or three-phase electric; timer control available
- Cables & moorings: Cut-to-length power cable with robust twin-anchor mooring kit
- Screens & guards: Protective intake screens to minimise clogging
- Performance choices: Models optimised for high flow (circulation) or higher oxygen transfer
- Controls: Optional photocells, timers and remote switching
- Solar & hybrid solutions: Ask about off-grid or low-energy setups for suitable sites
How floating aerators help your water
- Increases dissolved oxygen for healthier fish and beneficial bacteria
- Breaks up thermal layering near the surface to reduce stagnation
- Helps control filamentous algae by improving circulation
- Reduces odours caused by anaerobic zones
- Supports clearer water and a more resilient ecosystem
Floating vs. diffused aeration—what’s the difference?
- Floating aerators excel at surface movement and quick oxygen boosts in shallow to medium-depth ponds.
- Diffused (bottom) aeration is best for deep or stratified lakes where you need to lift water from the bed.
Not sure what you need? We can size and specify the right system—or combine both for the best of both worlds.
Sizing & specification (quick guide)
Every pond is different, but as a rule of thumb we look at:
- Surface area and average depth
- Water source, turnover and known issues (algae, odour, fish kills)
- Power availability, cable run and access for installation
Share a few details and we’ll recommend an aerator count, placement and expected coverage.
Installation, servicing & support
Our team can supply, install and maintain your aerator(s) nationwide. We also offer service plans to keep performance high and running costs low. Already have equipment from another brand? We can often service that too.
FAQs
Will a floating aerator create a tall spray?
No—these units prioritise circulation and oxygenation with a low, lively surface boil rather than a high decorative plume.
How noisy are they?
They’re designed to run quietly on the water. Most users describe the sound as a gentle hum plus natural water movement.
Can I run it on a timer?
Yes. Many customers run longer hours in warmer months and reduce runtime over winter. We can advise based on your water and goals.
What maintenance is required?
Routine checks on intake screens, moorings and cable condition, plus periodic servicing to keep efficiency high.
Get a tailored recommendation
Tell us your pond size, average depth and main concern (algae, odour, fish health, clarity) and we’ll specify the ideal floating aerator setup.
