What is the difference between pond fountains and an pond aerator?

What is the difference between a pond fountains and an pond aerator?

Pond Fountains

Pond Fountains mainly have just one use, and that is aesthetics although it does aerate some because it moves and mixes the water around. These spray patterns have 2 or 3 tiers that are very tall and wide, so more decorative. On the other hand a decorative Pond Aerator has two purposes, they aerate a much larger volume of water but also have a decorative spray pattern that is thicker but is only the plume shape that you often see. That is because there is no nozzle. The water is pushed up and around a disk in unit.

Pond Aerator

Aeration is essential:

Proper aeration is essential for the health of your pond or lake.

• Aeration improves water balance and clarity
• Aeration is the main way to prevent fish kills
• Aeration helps support fish and micro organisms 
• Aeration helps to control the growth of weeds and algae
• Pond Fountains or pond aerator typically adds value to your property

Pond Fountains are a great form of aeration. Another option is the use of an sub surface aeration system. Although sub surface systems have lower electrical costs than pond fountains, they offer little aesthetic value because most of the aeration process takes place under the water.