Pond aerators give fish and other aquatic organisms the oxygen they need to thrive and stay healthy. Pond aerators work best when used in conjunction with a good filtration system.

When you order pond aeration products for your business, keep in mind that pond aerator ratings depend on the size of the bubbles, the depth at which they function best and the rate at which the air produces. In order to have aeration components and accessories in stock to meet any customer's needs, keep these suggestions in mind:

1. Meet the needs of customers who need individual pond aerators.

2. Appeal to customers who need a full pond aerator system.

3. Accommodate customers who need accessories for an existing pond aeration system.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Offer individual pond aerators

Some fish farms may need a single aerator to use in a live well or in a pond with fry. You need to stock a variety of pond aerators that are for a variety of situations in order to meet the needs of these fish farmers. Make sure that your selection includes high-speed output models and deep-water models.

I recommend: Memphis Net & Twine offers pond aerators from six companies. Customers can combine these with almost any aquaculture filter system. You can find aerators for aquaculture projects including live well, marine and pond operations. Aquatic Eco-Systems has a good selection of pond aerators. This company offers detailed pond aerators information, including suggestions of what components to use in certain situations.

Sell complete kits for pond aerators

Fish and other aquatic organisms need oxygen. Using the right filtration or aeration systems are ways to give them this oxygen. When you are purchasing pond aerators for your customers, you must make sure that you have kits that are suitable for different size ponds.

I recommend: You can find pond aerators, including air compressor systems, fountains and surface aerators at Harrietta Hills. These pond aerators are all available at wholesale prices. Western Pond is a pond aerators provider. You can find premade aeration kits or mix and match systems at discount prices.

Keep accessories in stock for pond aerators

Most pond aerators need accessories, such as a pump or compressor, to function properly. Offering a wide range of accessories for the pond aerators you sell gives your customers the opportunity to find everything they need for a good aeration system in one place.

I recommend: Doctors Foster and Smith offers a full line of accessories, including deep-water parts, for pond aerators. This company offers wholesale prices and discounted shipping. Pond-O-Mania has pumps for pond aerators at wholesale prices. LaBrake's Garden Path and Pond has surface air stones for use with almost any aerating system.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make a simple pond aerators directory to help your customers find the best pond aerator for their needs.
• •  Consider offering on site pond aerators service to make it easy for your customers to have their aerators fixed without having to disassemble and transport the system to a service shop.