Natural water bodies in the US are trending in an unhealthy direction. Many different factors are playing a role in the overall degradation of the water quality in our lakes, ponds and other freshwater resources.  Warming trends, increased surface runoff due to development, and the resulting nutrient pollution are some of the more notable negative impacts which often lead to eutrophication of our natural freshwater resources. Traditional methods have long been used to deal with the symptoms of increased eutrophication, but newer technologies offer a superior solution to address the root c ..read more

Let’s get to know the Oase Bitron C 55 & 110 ultraviolet clarifier (UVC)! The Oase Bitron C UVC clarifiers clean the green out of pond water in either standalone configurations or integrated with Oase filters! In this video below, we will be unboxing the Bitron C 55 and showing you everything you’ll receive when you first open your box! Let’s break it down! The numbers 55 and 110 for the Bitron C refer to the wattages of the UV lamp inside. Water pumped through these clarifiers is exposed to a wavelength of ultraviolet light that stops microorganisms from reproducing, keeping water clear ..read more

Let’s get to know the Oase AquaOxy 450 pond aerator in our new Get To Know video series where we walk you through everything you need to know about Atlantic-Oase products! In this video, we will be unboxing the AquaOxy 450 and showing you everything you’ll receive when you first open your box! Let’s break it down! This quiet, compact and powerful aerator is designed for outdoor ponds down to about 3ft deep. On the outside of the box, you’ll find specifications for length, width, depth, cord and tubing lengths of the AquaOxy 450. Inside the box, you’ll find: Manual Warranty information Safety ..read more

Let’s get to know the Oase ProfiClear Premium Compact Pump Fed Filters! In our new Get To Know series, we walk you through everything you need to know about each Atlantic and Oase water feature product. In this video, we will be unboxing the ProfiClear Premium Compact M Pump Fed Filter. Watch the video below for an in-depth overview of the ProfiClear! Let’s break it down! ProfiClear Premium filters are split into two types by the way water moves through the filters. The Gravity Flow filter, which we’ll talk about in another blog and video, is a modular system that differs significantly from t ..read more

Create a water feature with ease with Atlantic’s 3 Piece Natural Basalt Kit! Atlantic Basalt Kits have everything included to create a working water feature with natural stone with minimal time and effort. In this blog and our YouTube video, we’ll walk you through every step of installing a 3 Piece Basalt Kit! What’s Included in the 3 Piece Natural Basalt Kit? 18″, 24″ and 30″ Natural Basalt columns FB4600 Fountain Basin TT2000 Pump FBKIT3 Triton 3-Way Diverter 20′ of ¾” diameter kink-free hose (3) standpipe sealant strips (3) ¾” insert x ¾” socket fitting (2) 1½” cord stopper for conduit sl ..read more

September 14th – 16th, contractors, distributors and pond industry professionals joined us in Cleveland, Ohio for the 6th Annual Atlantic-OASE Professional Conference, finally, in-person! This three-day event was filled with education, camaraderie and the excitement of seeing everyone face-to-face! For some, the conference kicked off a little earlier. Wednesday morning, we held an optional Golf Outing Scramble at local golf course, Gleneagles Golf Club. Golfers participated in a 4 person scramble and awards were given to the first and second place team winners! Wednesday afternoon, the rest o ..read more

It’s that time of the year again, it’s National Camera Day (June 29th)! Instead of going deep into the history of camera day, let’s go into how you can celebrate it to its full advantage in your own backyard. Let’s start out with the obvious, we all have a camera in some shape or form. Whether it be a fancy DSLR or the magical rectangle in your pocket. So how can we use it to our advantage, especially on a day dedicated to it? Simple, find your muse, most of the time our muse is right in front of us and for some it can be in your own backyard, like your water feature! Photo: Ringing in Nationa ..read more

A Historical Lesson in Efficiency Stories of Depression era thriftiness have been handed down through generations, shared at the dinner table along with Grandma’s sweet potato pie. Now known as the “Greatest Generation,” those that lived through the Depression learned how to save, strategize and stretch a dollar. They had no choice. Generation Y has adopted the same approach. More aware of the economic twists and turns and the careless environmental impact of humanity, Millennials have learned to change—no—transform the way they live life.   In the latest economic downturn, the 2008 reces ..read more

Little Changes, Big Impacts Climate change has become a prevalent topic across the globe. As a result, consumers, like you, are more conscious about their carbon footprint. This mindset has driven companies and their product development teams to become more eco-friendly. Those who own a water feature can rest easy as OASE offers great options to help lower your energy requirements, benefiting the natural world and your wallet simultaneously. Environmental awareness and efficiency are values at the epicenter of OASE’s innovations. Our eco-conscious products put the health of the pond at th ..read more

Moving Water, Moving Mosquitoes Some are drawn to the warmth and promise of spring, others, the cool colors of fall. Those that love the extremes of summer and winter are fewer, but no less dedicated. We are driven outdoors with varied purpose—falling snow, shining sun and sounds of nature. But one thing unites us all — our common dislike of the pesky mosquito. These tiny organisms are more than annoying with a hefty bite. From yellow fever to malaria to zika, humanity has, time and again, waged a war against the mosquito. Know thy enemy. Mosquitoes are small flies that lay eggs in or on stagn ..read more