AquaMaster Fountains

What AquaMaster Fountains does

AquaMaster Fountains and Aerators is a Kiel, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of water fountains, aeration systems, and LED lighting equipment for ponds, lakes, and ornamental water features. Founded in 1981 and operating as a brand under parent company Nigrelli Inc., the company designs and builds a broad product portfolio: floating fountains across the Masters Series, Masters Decorative Series, Masters Grand Series, and Galaxy Select Series (1/2 HP to 25 HP); surface aerators in the Volcano II/III and Etna/Shasta (Hydromax) lines; subsurface diffused aeration via AquaAir Ultra and Solar AquaAir Ultra; fixed-base ornamental fountains; and complementary Night Glow LED and RGBW programmable lighting systems, along with the newly launched Land Master Lighting line.

Core technologies include proprietary oil-cooled energy-efficient motors, the AquaLock Connector (ALC) underwater cable disconnect system, high-performance micro-bubble membrane diffusers with anti-fouling coating and ultra-low back-pressure check valves, self-weighted Super Sink air tubing rated for cold-temperature flexibility, and stainless steel componentry throughout motor housings, lamp housings, and diffuser membranes. RGBW lighting systems offer programmable color, show type, and calendar event sequencing across 120VAC, 220VAC, and 24VAC/DC configurations, with warranties ranging from 3 years (RGBW LEDs) to 5 years (diffusers), 15 years (Super Sink tubing), and lifetime (compressor enclosure).

The company generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of fountains, aerators, and lighting systems, distributed exclusively via 1,500 authorized AquaMaster distributors across all 50 US states; AquaMaster does not sell direct to end customers. Its customer base spans pond and lake owners seeking decorative and water-quality benefits (algae reduction, destratification, mosquito control, fish habitat), landscape and hardscape professionals installing water features on residential and commercial properties, and residential homeowners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and go-to-market is reinforced by a multi-channel digital presence including a 2025 product catalog, the interactive Fountain Animator web tool, and active social channels on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.

Name

AquaMaster Fountains

Legal name

AquaMaster® Fountains and Aerators

Website

https://aquamasterfountains.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AquaMaster Fountains and Aerators manufactures floating fountains, aerators, and LED lighting systems for ponds, lakes, and water features, distributing exclusively through 1,500 authorized US distributors under parent Nigrelli Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Fountains and Aerators

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Features Design & Installation (Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls) (HSAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ)

Keywords

• Water fountains
• Pond aerators
• Floating fountains
• Lake aeration
• Fountain lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: One-time sale of fountains, aerators, and lighting systems. Products range from consumer-scale to industrial applications with various horsepower ratings and configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AquaMaster Fountains designs, manufactures, and distributes water fountains, aeration systems, and LED/RGBW lighting products for ponds, lakes, and water features. The product portfolio spans floating fountains (1/2 to 25 HP), surface and diffused aerators, fixed-base fountains, and complementary landscape lighting. The company sells exclusively through a nationwide network of 1,500 authorized distributors across all 50 US states.

Product overview

AquaMaster Fountains is a manufacturer of water fountains, aerators, and related equipment for aquatic environments. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: floating fountains (including the Galaxy Select Series, Masters Series, Masters Decorative Series, Masters Grand Series, and Fixed Base Fountains), aeration systems (including Volcano II, Volcano III, AquaAir Ultra Diffused Aeration, and Solar AquaAir Ultra), and lighting systems (LED Night Glow Lighting and RGBW programmable lighting). Products are complemented by the Land Master Lighting landscape lighting line and a Fountain Animator tool. The company sells through a network of 1,500 authorized distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Masters Series®: High quality fountains designed to perform and built to last with superior performance and longevity backed by the industry's finest warranty
• Masters Decorative Series
• Masters Grand Series
• Galaxy Select Series
• AquaAir® Ultra
• Night Glow Lighting Systems
• Land Master Lighting
• Volcano Series

Products and services

• Galaxy Select Series High-horsepower floating fountain featuring a non-serviceable water-cooled Franklin motor, designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Models range from 10HP to 25HP for large water features.
• Masters Series Premium floating fountains engineered for superior performance and longevity, backed by an industry-leading warranty. Available in a wide variety of models and voltages with easy installation and maintenance.
• Masters Decorative Series 1/2 HP Masters Fountain with a Classic LE float, providing Masters Series performance at a lower cost. Available in 120V 1PH and 208-240V 1PH configurations.
• Masters Grand Series High-performance floating fountains in the Masters Series line, designed for larger water features with models ranging from 1/2 to 7.5 HP.
• Fixed Base Water Feature Fountains Elegant and convenient fountains designed for smaller water features and pond applications. Available in vertical or horizontal mounting configurations, constructed from stainless steel.
• Volcano II Standard Floating surface aerator with low profile eruption pattern, producing high oxygen transfer through pumping rates of 420 GPM. Requires only 3 feet of depth to operate.
• Volcano III High-performance floating surface aerator with models available in 1.5, 3.5, and 5.5 HP, producing GPM ratings of 1324, 2130, and 2734 respectively.
• Etna (Volcano Series) High-performance Volcano with pattern adapter creating a conical display, combining aeration function with aesthetics. Hydromax Series features Volcano II's high volume performance with conical display pattern.
• Shasta (Volcano Series) Sister model to Etna with lower profile while still providing aeration. Hydromax Series features high volume performance with conical display pattern.
• Solar AquaAir Ultra Solar-powered aeration system backed up with battery banks for 24-hour operation. Features polycrystalline solar panels, stainless steel compressor enclosure, and 9-inch diameter high performance membrane diffuser.
• AquaAir Ultra Diffused Aeration Sub-surface aeration system delivering superior aeration, circulation, and de-stratification. Uses weighted Super Sink air tubing and coated anti-fouling diffuser membranes with micro-bubble technology.
• RGBW Night Glow Lighting Programmable color-changing fountain lighting system consisting of 20W and 40W fixtures with panel-mounted controller and power supply. Features RGBW LED technology producing brilliant colors with customizable programming for color, show type, and calendar events. Available in 120VAC, 220VAC, and 24VDC with 3-year warranty.
• LED Night Glow Lighting LED lighting systems for fountains that provide dramatic nighttime illumination. Stainless steel fixtures with efficient operation and minimal cost.
• Land Master Lighting Landscape lighting product line that can synchronize with fountain lights but also be used independently as path lights, spotlights, or mounted with concrete sleeve or ratcheting stake.

Quantifiable outcome

• High GPM pumping rates producing high oxygen transfer for superior aeration results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kasco Marine: Kasco Marine manufactures floating aerating fountains, surface aerators, and circulators for ponds and lakes — directly competing with AquaMaster's Masters and Volcano series across the same landscape-pro and lake-management channel.
• Otterbine Barebo: Otterbine is a long-established US maker of decorative and aerating floating fountains for golf courses, HOAs, and water gardens — the closest head-to-head competitor to AquaMaster's Masters and Galaxy Select series in the US market.
• Atlantic Water Gardens: Atlantic Water Gardens sells pond aerators, water-feature pumps, and LED lighting to landscape contractors, overlapping with AquaMaster's Masters, AquaAir Ultra, and Night Glow product families through the pro installer channel.
• Vertex Water Features: Vertex Water Features manufactures decorative floating fountain systems, aerators, and lighting designed for commercial and residential water features, directly comparable to AquaMaster's Masters and Galaxy lines.
• EasyPro Pond Products: EasyPro offers competing pond aerators, fountain pumps, and water-feature plumbing sold through pond-supply distributors — directly comparable product mix and channel to AquaMaster.
• Keeton Industries / Air-O-Lator: Keeton Industries manufactures floating aerators and industrial aeration equipment for lakes, retention ponds, and aquaculture — a comparable aerator product line to AquaMaster's Volcano Series for larger commercial water bodies.

Broad incumbents

• OASE Living Water: OASE is a much larger global manufacturer of pond equipment, pumps, and water-feature lighting, selling decorative fountains, aerators and LED lighting through garden-centre and pro channels in direct overlap with AquaMaster's product lines.
• Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems: Pentair AES supplies pumps, aeration, and water-management equipment for aquaculture, water gardens, and large ponds — overlapping with AquaMaster's AquaAir diffused-aeration business on the industrial/larger-pond end of the spectrum.

Regional players

• ProEco Solutions: ProEco Solutions distributes European-made OASE and Kasco aeration/fountain products in select markets and offers design-build for lake aeration, functioning as an indirect competitor and channel partner overlap with AquaMaster's distributor network.

Emerging players

• Laguna Ponds: Laguna Ponds offers pond pumps, aerators, and lighting aimed at the residential and small-pro pond segment — partial product overlap with AquaMaster's smaller Masters Decorative/Classic LE line but generally smaller scale and more consumer-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aquamaster16024
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAApUlOusjs8AyD5cnkAlZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/aquamasterfountainsandaerators
• Pinterestpinterest.com/aquamasterf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enquatics-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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